FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 160

Carrying US 160 over Wash

22.4 mi NE Jct SR 264, Coconino, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 160

The US 160 bridge in Coconino, Arizona carries US 160 over Wash. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,961 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

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 89.8 metric tons.

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

How US 160 compares

▲ 42.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Arizona bridges
248
Bridges in Coconino · 4 in Poor condition
US 160 89.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.7

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,961 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06734

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 160 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 US 160 against other structures in Coconino 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 US 160?

US 160 in Coconino, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 160 inspected?

US 160'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 3,961 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 160 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 US 160?

US 160 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 160?

US 160 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 160 and does age affect safety?

US 160 was built in 1976, making it 50 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.