FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Avra Valley Road

Carrying Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash

8.0 mi W Jct I-10, Pima, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Avra Valley Road

The Avra Valley Road bridge in Pima, Arizona carries Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,658 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9, substructure 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 46.3 metric tons.

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

How Avra Valley Road compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Arizona bridges
864
Bridges in Pima · 8 in Poor condition
Avra Valley Road 46.3 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2013
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
36.0 m (118 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,658 vehicles/day
Structure Number
09227

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.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Avra Valley Road 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 Avra Valley Road against other structures in Pima 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 Avra Valley Road?

Avra Valley Road in Pima, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Avra Valley Road inspected?

Avra Valley Road'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 5,658 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Avra Valley Road 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 Avra Valley Road?

Avra Valley Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Avra Valley Road?

Avra Valley Road is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Avra Valley Road and does age affect safety?

Avra Valley Road was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.

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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