FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD

Carrying BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD over GREEN RIVER

APPROXIMATELY 13 MILES FR, Uintah, Utah

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD

The BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD bridge in Uintah, Utah carries BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD over GREEN RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 123.1 meters (404 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Utah bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Utah average (36.8 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Utah bridges
92
Bridges in Uintah · 3 in Poor condition
BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD 26.3 t
Utah average 36.8 t

Live comparison across Utah.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
22.3
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
123.1 m (404 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1400001P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD 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 BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD against other structures in Uintah 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 BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD?

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD in Uintah, Utah has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD inspected?

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD'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 300 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD?

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD?

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD and does age affect safety?

BLUE MOUNTAIN ROAD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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