Nogales Hwy
Carrying Nogales Hwy over Xavier Wash
7.0 mi S Jct SR 86, Pima, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Nogales Hwy
The Nogales Hwy bridge in Pima, Arizona carries Nogales Hwy over Xavier Wash. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,144 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Nogales Hwy 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
- 1949
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,144 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 10493
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Nogales Hwy 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 Nogales Hwy 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 Nogales Hwy?
Nogales Hwy in Pima, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Nogales Hwy inspected?
Nogales Hwy'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 12,144 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Nogales Hwy 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 Nogales Hwy?
Nogales Hwy has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Nogales Hwy?
Nogales Hwy is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Nogales Hwy and does age affect safety?
Nogales Hwy was built in 1949, making it 77 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.
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