Madera Canyon Rd
Carrying Madera Canyon Rd over Florida Canyon Wash
0.7 mi S White HS Cyn R, Pima, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Madera Canyon Rd
The Madera Canyon Rd bridge in Pima, Arizona carries Madera Canyon Rd over Florida Canyon Wash. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1954, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Madera Canyon Rd compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1954
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 08302
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
Madera Canyon Rd 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 Madera Canyon Rd against other structures in Pima 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 Madera Canyon Rd?
Madera Canyon Rd in Pima, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Madera Canyon Rd inspected?
Madera Canyon Rd'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 1,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Madera Canyon Rd 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 Madera Canyon Rd?
Madera Canyon Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Madera Canyon Rd?
Madera Canyon Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Madera Canyon Rd and does age affect safety?
Madera Canyon Rd was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1954.
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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