FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 30298

Carrying NFSR 30298 over E.FORK SEVIER

.5 MI. N. BRYCE AIRPORT, Garfield, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 30298

The NFSR 30298 bridge in Garfield, Utah carries NFSR 30298 over E.FORK SEVIER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NFSR 30298 compares

▼ 19.6
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Utah bridges
94
Bridges in Garfield · 3 in Poor condition
NFSR 30298 17.2 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.7
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040703000001001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

NFSR 30298 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NFSR 30298 against other structures in Garfield and across Utah. Utah bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NFSR 30298?

NFSR 30298 in Garfield, Utah has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 30298 inspected?

NFSR 30298's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 30298 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFSR 30298?

NFSR 30298 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 30298?

NFSR 30298 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 30298 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 30298 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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