US Bridges

Scenic Drive over Fremont River

Fair

Wayne County, Utah · 1.1 Miles South of Park H · Structure no. 1350003P0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Scenic Drive over Fremont River is a concrete frame carrying Scenic Drive over Fremont River in Wayne County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Drive
CrossesFremont River
Location1.1 Miles South of Park H
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyWayne County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.28469, -111.24656
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Drive over Fremont River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Drive over Fremont River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic Drive over Fremont River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Drive over Fremont River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Drive over Fremont River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.