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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco River | Arizona | Fair | 1917 | 109 | 415 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1918 | 108 | 1,056 |
| Gila River | Arizona | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 50 |
| Pinal Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 22,518 |
| Salt River | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 99 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1920 | 106 | 4,769 |
| Wash | Arizona | Good | 1920 | 106 | 4,769 |
| Pima Lateral Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,494 |
| Graveyard Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 14,272 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,521 |
| Babocomari Creek | Arizona | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,473 |
| Santa Cruz River | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| Icehouse Canyon | Arizona | Good | 1920 | 106 | 3,504 |
| Icehouse Canyon | Arizona | Good | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| Pantano Wash & RR | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 507 |
| La Cienega Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 627 |
| Pinal Creek | Arizona | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5,162 |
| Live Oak Canyon | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| Mule Gulch | Arizona | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,000 |
| Chase Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 203 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 67 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 67 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 67 |
| Pumroy Canyon | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 35 |
| Granite Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,000 |
| Bloody Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 407 |
| Bloody Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 350 |
| Bloody Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 250 |
| Bloody Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 441 |
| Bloody Tanks Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 712 |
| Mescal Gulch | Arizona | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 60 |
| New River | Arizona | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 27,868 |
| Antelope Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 200 |
| Granite Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,000 |
| Granite Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,043 |
| San Simon River | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,912 |
| Gillespie Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 368 |
| Gillespie Canal | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 130 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 602 |
| Copper Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,135 |
| Youngs Canyon | Arizona | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 67 |
| First Water Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,169 |
| Medium Wash | Arizona | Good | 1924 | 102 | 25 |
| Wash | Arizona | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 448 |
| Butte Creek | Arizona | Good | 1924 | 102 | 19,372 |
| Miller Creek | Arizona | Good | 1924 | 102 | 12,377 |
| Granite Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,396 |
| Butte Creek | Arizona | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 9,396 |
| GILA RIV DIVERSION CANAL | Arizona | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| GILA RIVER | Arizona | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
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.