ZION CANYON SCENIC
Carrying ZION CANYON SCENIC over CABLE CREEK
FROM SOUTH ENTRANCE, GO 1, Washington, Utah
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ZION CANYON SCENIC
The ZION CANYON SCENIC bridge in Washington, Utah carries ZION CANYON SCENIC over CABLE CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ZION CANYON SCENIC 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
- 1932
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,341 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1590009P0000000
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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ZION CANYON SCENIC 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 CANYON SCENIC 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 CANYON SCENIC?
ZION CANYON SCENIC 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 CANYON SCENIC inspected?
ZION CANYON SCENIC'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 CANYON SCENIC 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 CANYON SCENIC?
ZION CANYON SCENIC has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ZION CANYON SCENIC?
ZION CANYON SCENIC is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is ZION CANYON SCENIC and does age affect safety?
ZION CANYON SCENIC was built in 1932, making it 94 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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