FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Van Buren St

Carrying Van Buren St over Dickey Wash

1 mi W/ 339th Ave, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Van Buren St

The Van Buren St bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Van Buren St over Dickey Wash. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 895 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How Van Buren St compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
Van Buren St 38.1 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
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
895 vehicles/day
Structure Number
08882

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Van Buren St 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 Van Buren St 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 Van Buren St?

Van Buren St in Maricopa, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Van Buren St inspected?

Van Buren St'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 895 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Van Buren St 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 Van Buren St?

Van Buren St has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Van Buren St?

Van Buren St is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Van Buren St and does age affect safety?

Van Buren St was built in 1986, making it 40 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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