FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 240

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 240 over WASH

NORTHEAST EDGE OF KOMATKE, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 240

The IRR BIA RTE 240 bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries IRR BIA RTE 240 over WASH. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 26.6 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 566 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR BIA RTE 240 compares

▼ 15.0
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE 240 32.4 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
26.6 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
566 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000H57614B0156

How to read this record

IRR BIA RTE 240 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE 240 against other structures in Maricopa and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 240?

IRR BIA RTE 240 in Maricopa, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 240 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 240's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 566 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 240 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 240?

IRR BIA RTE 240 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 240?

IRR BIA RTE 240 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 240 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 240 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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