FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Lakeshore Drive

Carrying Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes

0.1 mi S of Baseline Rd, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Lakeshore Drive

The Lakeshore Drive bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Lakeshore Drive over The Lakes. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,195 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How Lakeshore Drive compares

▼ 28.3
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
Lakeshore Drive 19.1 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
19.4 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,195 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08664

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lakeshore Drive 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 Lakeshore Drive 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 Lakeshore Drive?

Lakeshore Drive in Maricopa, 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 Lakeshore Drive inspected?

Lakeshore Drive'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 1,195 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Lakeshore Drive 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 Lakeshore Drive?

Lakeshore Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Lakeshore Drive?

Lakeshore Drive is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Lakeshore Drive and does age affect safety?

Lakeshore Drive was built in 1971, making it 55 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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