FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Montezuma Ave

Carrying Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash

2.6 mi E of Beaver Crk Rd, Yavapai, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Montezuma Ave

The Montezuma Ave bridge in Yavapai, Arizona carries Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 Montezuma Ave compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Arizona bridges
343
Bridges in Yavapai · 2 in Poor condition
Montezuma Ave 29.0 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10714

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Montezuma Ave 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 Montezuma Ave against other structures in Yavapai 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 Montezuma Ave?

Montezuma Ave in Yavapai, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Montezuma Ave inspected?

Montezuma Ave'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 210 vehicles per day.

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

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

Montezuma Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Montezuma Ave?

Montezuma Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Montezuma Ave and does age affect safety?

Montezuma Ave was built in 1999, making it 27 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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