FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Miami Ave

Carrying Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash

100 ft NW Jct US 60, Gila, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Miami Ave

The Miami Ave bridge in Gila, Arizona carries Miami Ave over Bloody Tanks Wash. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 712 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How Miami Ave compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Arizona bridges
139
Bridges in Gila · 6 in Poor condition
Miami Ave 29.0 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
712 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08589

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Miami Ave 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 Miami Ave against other structures in Gila 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 Miami Ave?

Miami Ave in Gila, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Miami Ave inspected?

Miami Ave'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 712 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Miami Ave is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Miami Ave?

Miami Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Miami Ave?

Miami Ave is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Miami Ave and does age affect safety?

Miami Ave was built in 1921, making it 105 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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