ZION - MOUNT CARME
Carrying ZION - MOUNT CARME over PINE CREEK
FROM SOUTH ENTRANCE, GO 1, Washington, Utah
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ZION - MOUNT CARME
The ZION - MOUNT CARME bridge in Washington, Utah carries ZION - MOUNT CARME over PINE CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,787 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ZION - MOUNT CARME 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
- 1929
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,787 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1590006P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ZION - MOUNT CARME 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 - MOUNT CARME against other structures in Washington 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 ZION - MOUNT CARME?
ZION - MOUNT CARME in Washington, Utah has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ZION - MOUNT CARME inspected?
ZION - MOUNT CARME'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 1,787 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ZION - MOUNT CARME 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 - MOUNT CARME?
ZION - MOUNT CARME has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ZION - MOUNT CARME?
ZION - MOUNT CARME is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is ZION - MOUNT CARME and does age affect safety?
ZION - MOUNT CARME was built in 1929, making it 97 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.
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