FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Clara Ln

Carrying Clara Ln over Wash

0.15 W Jct 81st Ave, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Clara Ln

The Clara Ln bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Clara Ln over Wash. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How Clara Ln compares

▼ 15.6
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
Clara Ln 31.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10866

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Clara Ln 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 Clara Ln 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 Clara Ln?

Clara Ln in Maricopa, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Clara Ln inspected?

Clara Ln'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Clara Ln 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 Clara Ln?

Clara Ln has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Clara Ln?

Clara Ln is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Clara Ln and does age affect safety?

Clara Ln was built in 1998, making it 28 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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