FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sun Valley Pkwy

Carrying Sun Valley Pkwy over McMicken Dam Channel

300 ft W/ McMicken Dam, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sun Valley Pkwy

The Sun Valley Pkwy bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Sun Valley Pkwy over McMicken Dam Channel. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,481 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How Sun Valley Pkwy compares

▲ 52.5
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
Sun Valley Pkwy 99.9 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,481 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07644

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Sun Valley Pkwy 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 Sun Valley Pkwy 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 Sun Valley Pkwy?

Sun Valley Pkwy in Maricopa, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sun Valley Pkwy inspected?

Sun Valley Pkwy'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 6,481 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sun Valley Pkwy 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 Sun Valley Pkwy?

Sun Valley Pkwy has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sun Valley Pkwy?

Sun Valley Pkwy is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Sun Valley Pkwy and does age affect safety?

Sun Valley Pkwy was built in 1989, making it 37 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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