Light Rail
Carrying Light Rail over SR 101
Apache Blvd at SR 101, Maricopa, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Light Rail
The Light Rail bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Light Rail over SR 101. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Light Rail compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 71.6 m (235 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Structure Number
- 10993
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Light Rail 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 Light Rail 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 Light Rail?
Light Rail in Maricopa, Arizona has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Light Rail inspected?
Light Rail's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Light Rail 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 Light Rail?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Light Rail.
Who is responsible for maintaining Light Rail?
Light Rail is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is Light Rail and does age affect safety?
Light Rail was built in 2009, making it 17 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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