FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 20157

Carrying ROAD 20157 over LT HD FORK BLACKSMITH

17 M NE OF LOGAN, Cache, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 20157

The ROAD 20157 bridge in Cache, Utah carries ROAD 20157 over LT HD FORK BLACKSMITH. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 12.0 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 20157 compares

▼ 24.8
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Utah bridges
95
Bridges in Cache · 6 in Poor condition
ROAD 20157 12.0 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
041907000001019

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

ROAD 20157 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 ROAD 20157 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 20157?

ROAD 20157 in Cache, Utah has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 20157 inspected?

ROAD 20157'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 20157 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 ROAD 20157?

ROAD 20157 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 20157?

ROAD 20157 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is ROAD 20157 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 20157 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

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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