Historic Bridges in Arizona
1,189 bridges built before 1951 in Arizona still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,189 bridges in Arizona built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Creek | Arizona | Good | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,735 |
| Middle March Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| Stockton Drain | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 700 |
| San Jose Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 19 |
| Ash Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| Union Canal | Arizona | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 203 |
| Union Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,700 |
| Stockton Drain | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| Rocky John Canyon | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 42 |
| Silver Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| Nogales Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,000 |
| Green Gulch | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 330 |
| Small Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,995 |
| Small Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,129 |
| Casa Grande Canal Ext | Arizona | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 450 |
| Sand Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 132 |
| Concho Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 260 |
| Rio De Flag | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,357 |
| Rio De Flag | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 310 |
| Rio De Flag | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 310 |
| Rio De Flag | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,000 |
| Chase Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 411 |
| Desert Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,200 |
| Small Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 971 |
| Middleton Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 148 |
| Storm Drain | Arizona | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| Chase Creek | Arizona | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 458 |
| Southern Pacific RR | Arizona | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 50 |
| PINTO CREEK | Arizona | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 25 |
| Queen Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 2,319 |
| High School Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 7,162 |
| Mule Pass-Lowell Arch | Arizona | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 4,769 |
| Little Colorado River | Arizona | Good | 1912 | 114 | 160 |
| San Pedro River | Arizona | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 672 |
| Chevelon Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 36 |
| Colorado River | Arizona | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 5,430 |
| MOENKOPI WASH | Arizona | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| Soap Box Canyon | Arizona | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 800 |
| Walnut Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 140 |
| Chase Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 358 |
| Boulder Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,169 |
| Santa Cruz River | Arizona | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 840 |
| Graveyard Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 1,188 |
| Pinal Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 642 |
| Abandoned RR | Arizona | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 50 |
| Little Colorado River | Arizona | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 105 |
| Bitter Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 2,000 |
| Old Trails Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 450 |
| Black Knob Drainage | Arizona | Poor | 1917 | 109 | 1,000 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.