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
McMillen Wash Arizona Fair 1936 90 500
Aspen Creek Arizona Good 1936 90 1,600
Double Cabin Draw Arizona Good 1936 90 720
Fulton Canyon Arizona Good 1936 90 720
GGMC STA 282+36 Wasteway Arizona Good 1937 89 30
Bloody Tanks Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 8,079
Palm Grove Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 6,312
Midway Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 1,625
Grand Canal Arizona Fair 1937 89 20,169
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 1,364
US 60 Arizona Fair 1937 89 500
US 60 Arizona Fair 1937 89 500
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 17,716
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 8,443
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 7,109
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 5,910
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 2,147
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 2,027
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 2,027
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 2,027
Emerald Gulch Arizona Good 1937 89 2,814
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 1,143
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 1,143
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 15,661
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 15,661
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 15,661
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 15,661
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 15,661
Dead Rat Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 15,823
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 642
Wash Arizona Good 1937 89 2,027
White Water Draw Arizona Poor 1937 89 50
Antelope Creek Arizona Fair 1937 89 220
Mint Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 372
Unnamed Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 5,425
Wash Arizona Fair 1937 89 5,951
Slick Rock Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,063
Shoat Tank Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,063
Washboard Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 3,684
Waterway Arizona Fair 1938 88 4,555
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,730
Stockton Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 2,901
Sanders Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,040
Island Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 8,919
Rio Cornez Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,641
Cedar Canyon Arizona Good 1938 88 2,784
Slick Rock Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,063
Midgely/Wilson Canyon Arizona Fair 1938 88 8,638
Green Bush Draw Arizona Fair 1938 88 4,555

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.