FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 20038

Carrying ROAD 20038 over LOGAN RIVER

7 M NE OF LOGAN V RT 89, Cache, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 20038

The ROAD 20038 bridge in Cache, Utah carries ROAD 20038 over LOGAN RIVER. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 20038 compares

▲ 10.2
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Utah bridges
95
Bridges in Cache · 6 in Poor condition
ROAD 20038 47.0 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
041907000001010

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 20038 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROAD 20038 against other structures in Cache 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 ROAD 20038?

ROAD 20038 in Cache, Utah has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 20038 inspected?

ROAD 20038'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 20038 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROAD 20038?

ROAD 20038 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 20038?

ROAD 20038 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is ROAD 20038 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 20038 was built in 2000, making it 26 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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