UINTAH RIVER ROAD
Carrying UINTAH RIVER ROAD over UINTAH RIVER
21 MI N ROOSEVELT UTAH, Duchesne, Utah
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
UINTAH RIVER ROAD in Duchesne, Utah sits above 6% of rated Utah bridges on inventory load rating (17 t), while its 1954 build year is earlier than 89% of Duchesne's recorded-year cohort (84 bridges).
UINTAH RIVER ROAD in Duchesne, Utah is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1954, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure UT:040103000001011
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · TRACE-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: UINTAH RIVER ROAD
The UINTAH RIVER ROAD bridge in Duchesne, Utah carries UINTAH RIVER ROAD over UINTAH RIVER. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.2 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How UINTAH RIVER ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1954, earlier than 75 of Duchesne's 84 bridges with a recorded construction year (89%), against a county median build year of 1985. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Utah bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (3,113 of 3,125 rated).
UINTAH RIVER ROAD vs every rated Utah bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
17 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,113 bridges
rated Utah bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Duchesne inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 84 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.2 m (138 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040103000001011
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UINTAH RIVER 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 UINTAH RIVER ROAD against other structures in Duchesne 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 UINTAH RIVER ROAD?
UINTAH RIVER ROAD in Duchesne, Utah has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UINTAH RIVER ROAD inspected?
UINTAH RIVER 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 15 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UINTAH RIVER 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 UINTAH RIVER ROAD?
UINTAH RIVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining UINTAH RIVER ROAD?
UINTAH RIVER ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is UINTAH RIVER ROAD and does age affect safety?
UINTAH RIVER ROAD was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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