Wayne County Bridge Report Card
Wayne County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wayne County, Utah
Wayne County has 28 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is above the 3.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,328 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wayne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 28 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,328 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.1% | 14.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.5% of measured traffic | 6.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.1% | 14.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 15,673 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,328 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wayne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr-24 over Sulphur Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,240 | 1960 |
| County Road over Fremont River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 88 | 1958 |
| County Road over Fremont River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 113 | 1976 |
| Co. Rd. To Notom over Pleasant Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 113 | 1985 |
| Sr-24 over Fremont River | High traffic | Fair | 1,868 | 1959 |
| Sr-24 over Sand Creek Wash | High traffic | Good | 1,641 | 1954 |
| Sr-24 over Sulphur Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,641 | 1955 |
| Sr-24 over Fremont River | High traffic | Fair | 1,240 | 1960 |
| Sr-24 over Sulphur Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,240 | 1982 |
| Sr-95 over Goat Water Wash | High traffic | Fair | 756 | 1969 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.