State Spotlight

Utah Bridge Infrastructure: A Complete Analysis

A comprehensive look at Utah's bridge inventory, including condition grades, highest-traffic crossings, worst-rated structures, and oldest bridges.

By BridgeStats Data Team

Utah is home to 3,144 bridges spanning 29 counties, making it one of the most significant bridge inventories in the country. These bridges carry a combined 69,752,875 vehicle crossings every day. Here is a comprehensive look at the state of Utah's bridge infrastructure based on the latest National Bridge Inventory data.

3,144

Total Bridges

B

Infrastructure Grade

3.5%

Poor Condition

41 years

Average Age

Utah at a Glance

Utah earns an overall infrastructure grade of B based on the percentage of its bridges in poor condition. Currently, 109 bridges (3.5%) are rated poor, compared to the national average of 6.7%. The average bridge in Utah is 41 years old, younger than the national average of 48 years.

Of the state's 3,144 bridges, 659 are in good condition, 2,376 are fair, and 109 are poor. View the full breakdown on the [Utah report card](/reports/utah).

Most-Traveled Bridges in Utah

These are the bridges carrying the highest daily traffic volumes across Utah. High-traffic bridges are critical infrastructure -- their condition directly affects the commutes of tens of thousands of drivers.

# BridgeRating
1I-15 (SR-15) SBL

over ANDY AVE.(2250 S.)&

60.7
2I-15 SB COL-DIST.

over 2100 SOUTH STREET

65.9
3I-15 (SR-15) NBL

over 2100 SOUTH STREET

66.8
4I-15 NB COL-DIST.

over 2100 SOUTH STREET

65.9
5RAMP to I-80 EB

over ANDY AVE.(2250 S.)&

62.3
6I-15 (SR-15) SBL

over 2100 SOUTH STREET

66.8
7I-15 (SR-15) NBL

over ANDY AVE.(2250 S.)&

64.8
8I-15 NB COL-DIST

over RT.POND .& UTA TRACKS

79.0
9I-15NB COL-DIST.RP

over DRAINAGE WATER RET. POND

77.5
10I15SBCD.Rp. toI80

over 2250 SOUTH ST. & UPR

68.6

Worst-Condition Bridges in Utah

The following bridges have the lowest sufficiency ratings in Utah. These structures are the most likely candidates for federal repair or replacement funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

# BridgeRating
1TRIBAL ROUTE 9035

over WHITE RIVER

15.1
2COUNTY ROAD

over WOODRUFF-RANDOLPH CANAL

22.3
3200 West in Draper

over Jordan and Salt Lake can

23.6
4COUNTY ROAD

over PRICE RIVER

24.8
5COUNTY ROAD

over BEAR RIVER

32.5
6COUNTY ROAD

over MALAD RIVER

34.3
7BOYS RANCH RD

over LAKE FORK OVERFLOW CHAN.

34.4
8COUNTY ROAD

over WILLOW CREEK

35.6
9BENNIE CREEK ROAD

over THISTLE CREEK

36.2
10COUNTY RD (100 E)

over BEAVER RIVER

36.4

Oldest Bridges in Utah

Utah's oldest bridges tell the story of the state's transportation history. Some of these structures have been in continuous service for over a century.

# BridgeRating
1COUNTY ROAD

over SPRING CANYON WASH

56.1
2US-89(SR-89)-MAIN

over HOBBLE CREEK

70.8
3COUNTY ROAD

over BEAR RIVER

50.5
4COUNTY ROAD

over PRICE RIVER

24.8
5COUNTY ROAD

over COAL WASH

52.2
6COUNTY ROAD

over WEST CANAL

55.9
7GRAMERCY AVENUE

over OGDEN RIVER

54.3
8COUNTY ROAD

over BEAR RIVER

58.9
9US-91 (SR-91)

over LOGAN RIVER

66.1
10COUNTY ROAD

over THOMPSON WASH

59.1

What These Numbers Mean for Utah

Utah's bridge infrastructure grade of B reflects both the current condition of the state's bridges and the scale of the challenge ahead. With an average bridge age of 41 years, many of these structures are approaching or past the 50-75 year design life typical of most bridges. The state's ability to maintain and replace aging bridges will determine whether conditions improve or deteriorate in the coming decade.

For county-by-county breakdowns, historical trends, and individual bridge profiles, visit the [Utah state page](/bridges/utah) or the [Utah report card](/reports/utah). You can also explore how Utah compares to other states in our [state rankings](/blog/best-bridge-infrastructure-by-state-2025).

Data source: All data comes from the National Bridge Inventory maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). BridgeStats is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Data is provided for informational purposes only.