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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1935 | 91 | 15,661 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,064 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,064 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1935 | 91 | 17,763 |
| Consolidated Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 21,178 |
| Packer Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 225 |
| Medium Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 188 |
| Waters Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 188 |
| Bumble Bee Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 552 |
| Ajo Wash | Arizona | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| Blanco Wash | Arizona | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 816 |
| Medium Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| Medium Wash | Arizona | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,200 |
| Florida Canyon Wash | Arizona | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,200 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,998 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,007 |
| Owl Wash CBC | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 156 |
| Granite Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,050 |
| Oak Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,485 |
| Willow Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,920 |
| East Main Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11,708 |
| Yuma East Main Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 18,022 |
| Yuma East Main Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 8,023 |
| Del Monte Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,771 |
| Silver Spring Gulch | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 13,890 |
| Turkey Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| North Gila Canal | Arizona | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| Side Hill | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,784 |
| Garden Canyon | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 22,879 |
| Union Pacific RR | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,325 |
| Abandoned SPRR | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 672 |
| Rocky Arroyo | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,792 |
| Red Lake Wash | Arizona | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 4,618 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 9,495 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 9,495 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,537 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,915 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,641 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,643 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,046 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,046 |
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.