FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Dark Star Road

Carrying Dark Star Road over Wash

0.1 mi W Jct SR 90, Cochise, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Dark Star Road

The Dark Star Road bridge in Cochise, Arizona carries Dark Star Road over Wash. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. 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 89.8 metric tons.

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

How Dark Star 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
Dark Star Road 89.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2010
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10944

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Dark Star 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 Dark Star 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 Dark Star Road?

Dark Star Road in Cochise, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Dark Star Road inspected?

Dark Star 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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Dark Star 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 Dark Star Road?

Dark Star Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Dark Star Road?

Dark Star Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Dark Star Road and does age affect safety?

Dark Star Road was built in 2010, making it 16 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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