BLACKWATER SCHOOL
Carrying BLACKWATER SCHOOL over WASH
4.5 KM WEST OF BLACKWATER, Pinal, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLACKWATER SCHOOL
The BLACKWATER SCHOOL bridge in Pinal, Arizona carries BLACKWATER SCHOOL over WASH. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 19.3 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 480 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLACKWATER SCHOOL compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 19.3 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.4 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000H57614B0852
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLACKWATER SCHOOL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BLACKWATER SCHOOL against other structures in Pinal 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 BLACKWATER SCHOOL?
BLACKWATER SCHOOL in Pinal, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLACKWATER SCHOOL inspected?
BLACKWATER SCHOOL'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 480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLACKWATER SCHOOL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BLACKWATER SCHOOL?
BLACKWATER SCHOOL has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLACKWATER SCHOOL?
BLACKWATER SCHOOL is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BLACKWATER SCHOOL and does age affect safety?
BLACKWATER SCHOOL was built in 2011, making it 15 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.
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