US Bridges

NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · .5 Mi. N. Bryce Airport · Structure no. 040703000001001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 30298
CrossesE.Fork Sevier
Location.5 Mi. N. Bryce Airport
RouteFederal Lands Road 32098
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.71053, -112.15775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 30298 over E.Fork Sevier?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.