FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UPRR

Carrying UPRR over Central Avenue

0.06 mi N of Buchanan St, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UPRR

The UPRR bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries UPRR over Central Avenue. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How UPRR compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
UPRR 24.5 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Condition Ratings

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
63.4 m (208 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Structure Number
09168

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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) 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 UPRR 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 UPRR 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 UPRR?

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

How often is UPRR inspected?

UPRR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

UPRR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UPRR?

UPRR is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is UPRR and does age affect safety?

UPRR was built in 1938, making it 88 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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