DENNEHOTSO LOOP
Carrying DENNEHOTSO LOOP over DENNEHOTSO WASH
Dennehotso, Apache, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DENNEHOTSO LOOP
The DENNEHOTSO LOOP bridge in Apache, Arizona carries DENNEHOTSO LOOP over DENNEHOTSO WASH. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DENNEHOTSO LOOP compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Indian Tribal Government
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2511003P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 DENNEHOTSO LOOP 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 DENNEHOTSO LOOP against other structures in Apache 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 DENNEHOTSO LOOP?
DENNEHOTSO LOOP in Apache, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DENNEHOTSO LOOP inspected?
DENNEHOTSO LOOP'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENNEHOTSO LOOP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DENNEHOTSO LOOP?
DENNEHOTSO LOOP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DENNEHOTSO LOOP?
DENNEHOTSO LOOP is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
How old is DENNEHOTSO LOOP and does age affect safety?
DENNEHOTSO LOOP was built in 2015, making it 11 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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