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 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.