ZION - MNT CARMEL
Carrying ZION - MNT CARMEL over NORTH FORK VIRGIN RIVER
1.4 MI FROM S. ENTRANCE, Washington, Utah
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ZION - MNT CARMEL
The ZION - MNT CARMEL bridge in Washington, Utah carries ZION - MNT CARMEL over NORTH FORK VIRGIN RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.7 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,341 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ZION - MNT CARMEL compares
Live comparison across Utah.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,341 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1590004P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ZION - MNT CARMEL 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 ZION - MNT CARMEL against other structures in Washington and across Utah. Utah bridges
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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 ZION - MNT CARMEL?
ZION - MNT CARMEL in Washington, Utah has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ZION - MNT CARMEL inspected?
ZION - MNT CARMEL'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 1,341 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ZION - MNT CARMEL 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 ZION - MNT CARMEL?
ZION - MNT CARMEL has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ZION - MNT CARMEL?
ZION - MNT CARMEL is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is ZION - MNT CARMEL and does age affect safety?
ZION - MNT CARMEL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
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.
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