State profile · Below national median SD

Utah bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Utah — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

3,126
Public bridges
16.7%
Good condition
2.4%
Poor condition
2.4%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

3,126

Public highway bridges in Utah

Good Condition

16.7%

521 bridges rated 7-9

-33.3pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

2.4%

76 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

2.4%

76 bridges flagged for repair priority

-4.6pp vs national avg 7.0%

Utah vs national bridge condition

Utah — Good condition share 16.7%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Utah — Structurally deficient share 8.1%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Utah vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Utah on the same metric.

04

Arizona

1.44% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,640

13

Georgia

1.49% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$15,216
Selected

49

Utah

2.43% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,126

50

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936

12

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Utah

Six lowest-condition bridges in Utah, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Utah

US-40 (SR-40)

Fair

Over: ASHLEY CREEK

9.5 MILES EAST OF VERNAL, Uintah, UT

Built 1996 Load: 50.5 t ADT: 4,078

SR-79, 31st STREET

Fair

Over: WEBER RIVER

Adj. to. 31st St. Intchg., Weber, UT

Built 2008 Load: 50.5 t ADT: 26,601

CENTER STREET

Fair

Over: NASH CREEK

WEST SIDE OF TOQUERVILLE, Washington, UT

Built 2004 Load: 50.9 t ADT: 126

SR-67NB,LEGACY PW.

Fair

Over: JORDAN RIVER

At Legacy Pkwy.,I-215 Int, Davis, UT

Built 2008 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 34,660

CITY STREET

Fair

Over: DRY GULCH CREEK

2.5 MI S.E. OF ROOSEVELT, Uintah, UT

Built 2010 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 313

SR-17

Fair

Over: ASH CREEK

NORTH EDGE OF TOQUERVILLE, Washington, UT

Built 1991 Load: 51.2 t ADT: 3,648

US-89 (SR-89)

Fair

Over: LOGAN RIVER

21 MILES UP LOGAN CANYON, Cache, UT

Built 2002 Load: 51.5 t ADT: 2,887

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: KANAB CREEK

7.4 MILES E. OF GLENDALE, Kane, UT

Built 1993 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 166

US-89 (SR-89)

Fair

Over: PARIA RIVER

42 MILES EAST OF KANAB, Kane, UT

Built 1958 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 3,499

6000 WEST

Fair

Over: MIDAS CREEK

6000 W MIDAS CREEK, Salt Lake, UT

Built 2014 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 1,010

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

.5 MI.NO.BELKNAP INTERCHG, Sevier, UT

Built 1983 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 206

I-70 (SR-70) EBL

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

5 MI. WEST OF SEVIER INT., Sevier, UT

Built 1985 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 5,894

I-70 (SR-70) WBL

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

5 MI. WEST OF SEVIER INT., Sevier, UT

Built 1985 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 5,894

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: DUCHESNE RIVER

SO. OF FORT DUCHESNE, Uintah, UT

Built 2006 Load: 51.8 t ADT: 382

TOWN RD. 8800 NO.

Fair

Over: CORINNE CANAL

5200 W. 8800 No.in Elwood, Box Elder, UT

Built 2009 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 277

SR-67SB LEGACY PW.

Fair

Over: JORDAN RIVER

SR-67, I-215 Intchg., Davis, UT

Built 2008 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 34,660

COUNTY FRONTAGE RD

Fair

Over: SALINA CREEK

WEST OF GOOSEBERRY INTCH., Sevier, UT

Built 1973 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 32

SR-10

Fair

Over: WILBERG WASH

4.1 MI.No. of CASTLE DALE, Emery, UT

Built 2003 Load: 52.5 t ADT: 7,450

RP.I80WBCD-15NBCD

Fair

Over: STORM DRN.RETENTION POND

I15,I80,SR201 INT.@2400 S, Salt Lake, UT

Built 1999 Load: 52.5 t ADT: 12,728

COUNTY ROAD 2762

Fair

Over: DRY GULCH CREEK

4.5 MI.SO.OF FT. DUCHESNE, Uintah, UT

Built 2010 Load: 52.5 t ADT: 2,172

SR-126

Fair

Over: WEBER RIVER

0.2 MI.SO.JCT.with SR-39, Weber, UT

Built 2003 Load: 52.5 t ADT: 18,134

SR-24

Fair

Over: SEVIER RIVER

IN TOWN OF SIGURD, Sevier, UT

Built 1988 Load: 52.8 t ADT: 1,589

I-15 NB, ON-RAMP

Fair

Over: CORINNE CANAL

ELWOOD INTERCHANGE, Box Elder, UT

Built 1967 Load: 53.1 t ADT: 969

SR-256

Fair

Over: SEVIER RIVER

0.5 MILE SOUTH OF REDMOND, Sevier, UT

Built 1997 Load: 53.1 t ADT: 3,077

I-70 (SR-70) WB

Fair

Over: BUCKMASTER WASH

13 MI.WEST OF GREEN RIVER, Emery, UT

Built 1967 Load: 53.5 t

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

9 MILES SO. OF ANTIMONY, Garfield, UT

Built 1994 Load: 53.5 t ADT: 163

SR-276

Fair

Over: UNNAMED WASH

15 MILES NO. OF BULLFROG, Garfield, UT

Built 1968 Load: 53.5 t ADT: 324

I-70 (SR-70) WBL

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

0.4 MILE EAST BELKNAP INT, Sevier, UT

Built 1983 Load: 53.5 t ADT: 5,894

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: DIAMOND FORK CREEK

2.5 MILES NW. OF THISTLE, Utah, UT

Built 1955 Load: 53.5 t ADT: 19

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: RED CREEK

24 MILES WEST OF DUCHESNE, Duchesne, UT

Built 1981 Load: 53.8 t ADT: 126

SR-248

Fair

Over: WEBER-PROVO DIV'R CA

.5 MILE WEST OF KAMAS, Summit, UT

Built 1989 Load: 53.8 t ADT: 6,763

4800 NORTH ST.

Fair

Over: COAL CREEK

2100 W. 4800 N., Iron, UT

Built 2010 Load: 54.1 t ADT: 4,009

I-80WB, (SR-80)

Fair

Over: 600 EAST STREET in SLC

2400 So. 600 East in SLC, Salt Lake, UT

Built 2008 Load: 54.1 t ADT: 136,143

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: ALKALI WASH

GREEN RIVER MISSILE BASE, Grand, UT

Built 1980 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 19

Coal Creek Rd

Fair

Over: Coal Creek

940 N. 400 W., Iron, UT

Built 2016 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 5,878

NEEDLES ENTRANCE R

Fair

Over: LITTLE SPRING CANYON

39.5 MILES WEST OF JCT. U, San Juan, UT

Built 1975 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 321

HOLLADAY BOULEVARD

Fair

Over: BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK

6400 SO. HOLLADAY BLVD., Salt Lake, UT

Built 1989 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 252

2000 WEST ST.

Fair

Over: SPRING DRAIN WASH

2000 WEST 450 SOUTH, Uintah, UT

Built 2010 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 2,710

SR-154,-BNGTR.HWY.

Fair

Over: UTAH and SALT LAKE CAN

2500 W.13800 SO.-RIVERTON, Salt Lake, UT

Built 1998 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 36,653

850 SOUTH STREET

Fair

Over: SURPLUS CANAL

2200 WEST 850 SOUTH, SLC, Salt Lake, UT

Built 1989 Load: 55.4 t ADT: 4,519

400 EAST STREET

Fair

Over: PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS

750 SOUTH 400 EAST, MOAB, Grand, UT

Built 1999 Load: 55.7 t ADT: 568

1600 WEST STREET

Fair

Over: HIGHLINE CANAL

11100 SOUTH 1600 WEST, Utah, UT

Built 2003 Load: 55.7 t ADT: 3,644

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: OGDEN RIVER

AT GREYCLIFFS IN OGDEN CY, Weber, UT

Built 1938 Load: 55.7 t ADT: 126

COUNTY RD.,FA.#504

Fair

Over: BLUE CREEK

1 MILE WEST OF LAMPO JCT., Box Elder, UT

Built 1954 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 446

I-70 (SR-70) EBL

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

3 MI.WEST OF SEVIER INT., Sevier, UT

Built 1985 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 5,894

I-70 (SR-70) WBL

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

3 MI.WEST OF SEVIER INT., Sevier, UT

Built 1985 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 5,894

SR-30

Fair

Over: LITTLE BEAR RIVER

5.5 MILES WEST OF LOGAN, Cache, UT

Built 1995 Load: 56.4 t ADT: 8,955

COUNTY ROAD

Fair

Over: CANE SPRINGS WASH

10 MILES N. OF LASAL JCT., San Juan, UT

Built 1950 Load: 56.4 t ADT: 13

SR-10

Fair

Over: MILLER CREEK

5.6 MILES SOUTH OF PRICE, Carbon, UT

Built 1959 Load: 56.7 t ADT: 9,371

I-70 (SR-70)

Fair

Over: 'A' FRAME BRIDGE WASH

1.8 MI.WEST OF GREEN RIV., Emery, UT

Built 1968 Load: 56.7 t ADT: 12,596

Showing 2,301-2,350 of 3,126 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.