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 1938 88 8,707
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 17,414
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 15,744
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 16,329
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 7,553
Skiddy Creek Arizona Good 1938 88 2,777
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 1,063
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 1,063
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 1,063
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 730
China Camp Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,562
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 3,375
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 3,375
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 3,375
Five Mile Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 3,375
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 1,892
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 2,129
Three R Canyon Arizona Fair 1938 88 2,129
Mary Kane Canyon Arizona Good 1938 88 1,928
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,730
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,730
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,730
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,831
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 4,555
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 4,680
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 4,680
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 4,680
Escacado Canyon Arizona Fair 1938 88 5,500
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 15,823
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 15,823
Caterpillar Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 15,823
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 12,748
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 25,969
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 2,901
Sheephead Arizona Good 1938 88 14,845
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 1,825
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 1,825
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 14,459
Wash Arizona Good 1938 88 19,148
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 6,751
Desert Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 500
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 500
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 300
Wash Arizona Fair 1938 88 500

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.