FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Apache Powder Road

Carrying Apache Powder Road over Wash

1.2 mi S Jct SR 80, Cochise, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Apache Powder Road

The Apache Powder Road bridge in Cochise, Arizona carries Apache Powder Road over Wash. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 870 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

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

How Apache Powder Road compares

▲ 42.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Arizona bridges
215
Bridges in Cochise · 7 in Poor condition
Apache Powder Road 89.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
870 vehicles/day
Structure Number
09549

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Apache Powder 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 Apache Powder Road against other structures in Cochise 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 Apache Powder Road?

Apache Powder Road in Cochise, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Apache Powder Road inspected?

Apache Powder 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 870 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Apache Powder Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Apache Powder Road?

Apache Powder Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Apache Powder Road?

Apache Powder Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Apache Powder Road and does age affect safety?

Apache Powder Road was built in 1964, making it 62 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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