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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 3,436
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 3,436
Bridge Culvert Arizona Fair 1934 92 929
Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,445
Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 726
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 726
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 1,101
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 726
Wash Arizona Good 1934 92 3,028
Ash Fork Creek Arizona Fair 1934 92 2,195
Arlington Valley Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 643
Luke Wash E Tributary Arizona Fair 1934 92 643
Little Colorado River Arizona Fair 1934 92 240
Goat Camp Canyon Arizona Fair 1934 92 92
Willow Valley Creek Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,419
Verde River Arizona Poor 1934 92 50
Silver Creek Arizona Fair 1934 92 60
Christopher Creek Arizona Fair 1934 92 1,210
Icehouse Wash Arizona Fair 1934 92 7,400
DRY WASH Arizona Fair 1934 92 2,200
Auto. spillway Intake Arizona Fair 1935 91 20
Wash Overchute Bridge Arizona Good 1935 91 20
Florence Canal Arizona Good 1935 91 8,459
Wash Arizona Fair 1935 91 2,083
Truxton Wash Arizona Fair 1935 91 1,368
Strawberry Creek Arizona Good 1935 91 6,011
Model Creek Arizona Fair 1935 91 1,914
Dry Wash Arizona Fair 1935 91 1,139
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 5,609
Wash Arizona Fair 1935 91 2,788
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 1,643
Wash Arizona Fair 1935 91 1,643
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 7,040
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 7,040
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 17,763
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 17,763
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 17,763
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Texas Ring Gulch Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1935 91 15,661

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.