Scottsdale Rd
Carrying Scottsdale Rd over Arizona Canal
Jct Sctsd & Camelback Rd, Maricopa, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Scottsdale Rd
The Scottsdale Rd bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Scottsdale Rd over Arizona Canal. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,732 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 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 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Scottsdale Rd compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Deck Width
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,732 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 09360
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 Scottsdale Rd 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 Scottsdale Rd 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 Scottsdale Rd?
Scottsdale Rd 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 Scottsdale Rd inspected?
Scottsdale Rd'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 30,732 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Scottsdale Rd 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 Scottsdale Rd?
Scottsdale Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Scottsdale Rd?
Scottsdale Rd is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Scottsdale Rd and does age affect safety?
Scottsdale Rd was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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.
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