FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old US 91

Carrying Old US 91 over Wash

1.7 mi SW Jct I 15, Mohave, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old US 91

The Old US 91 bridge in Mohave, Arizona carries Old US 91 over Wash. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1932, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 659 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How Old US 91 compares

▼ 15.6
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Arizona bridges
363
Bridges in Mohave · 2 in Poor condition
Old US 91 31.8 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
54.8
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1932
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
659 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08659

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old US 91 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 Old US 91 against other structures in Mohave 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 Old US 91?

Old US 91 in Mohave, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old US 91 inspected?

Old US 91'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 659 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old US 91 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 Old US 91?

Old US 91 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old US 91?

Old US 91 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Old US 91 and does age affect safety?

Old US 91 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1932.

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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