FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

La Cholla Blvd SB

Carrying La Cholla Blvd SB over Rillito River

S/O La Cholla/River Rd, Pima, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: La Cholla Blvd SB

The La Cholla Blvd SB bridge in Pima, Arizona carries La Cholla Blvd SB over Rillito River. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 111.6 meters (366 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,081 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

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

How La Cholla Blvd SB compares

▲ 6.1
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Arizona bridges
864
Bridges in Pima · 8 in Poor condition
La Cholla Blvd SB 53.5 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
111.6 m (366 ft)
Deck Width
15.5 m (51 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,081 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11302

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether La Cholla Blvd SB 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 La Cholla Blvd SB against other structures in Pima 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 La Cholla Blvd SB?

La Cholla Blvd SB in Pima, Arizona has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is La Cholla Blvd SB inspected?

La Cholla Blvd SB'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 12,081 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. La Cholla Blvd SB 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 La Cholla Blvd SB?

La Cholla Blvd SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining La Cholla Blvd SB?

La Cholla Blvd SB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is La Cholla Blvd SB and does age affect safety?

La Cholla Blvd SB was built in 2011, making it 15 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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