FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N Lightning Ln

Carrying N Lightning Ln over Drainage Basin

170' S Jct Sonoran Mtn Rd, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
76 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N Lightning Ln

The N Lightning Ln bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries N Lightning Ln over Drainage Basin. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 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 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 76.2 metric tons.

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

How N Lightning Ln compares

▲ 28.8
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
N Lightning Ln 76.2 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
76.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10931

How to read this record

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

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

How often is N Lightning Ln inspected?

N Lightning 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. N Lightning 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 N Lightning Ln?

N Lightning Ln has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N Lightning Ln?

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

How old is N Lightning Ln and does age affect safety?

N Lightning Ln was built in 2005, making it 21 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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