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
Strongbox Wash Arizona Good 1942 84 21,270
Wash Arizona Good 1942 84 21,270
Wash Arizona Good 1942 84 21,270
Eads Wash Arizona Good 1942 84 127
Miller Creek Arizona Fair 1942 84 240
Deception Gulch Arizona Good 1942 84 3,530
"A" Canal Arizona Good 1943 83 228
Granite Creek Arizona Fair 1943 83 5,728
Granite Creek Arizona Fair 1943 83 5,728
Gunsight Wash Arizona Fair 1943 83 1,498
Industrial Plant; FAS 21 Arizona Poor 1943 83 1,048
Wash Arizona Good 1943 83 2,622
Wash Arizona Good 1943 83 1,400
Dog Town Wash Arizona Fair 1943 83 22,854
EB & WB & Ramps Arizona Fair 1943 83 21,927
Wash Arizona Good 1943 83 1,754
Wash Arizona Fair 1943 83 1,754
Astin Creek Arizona Fair 1943 83 100
Gibson Wash Arizona Good 1944 82 2,777
Wash Arizona Fair 1944 82 594
Wash Arizona Fair 1944 82 594
Ice House Channel Arizona Good 1944 82 1,852
Silver Creek Arizona Fair 1944 82 100
Tucson Arroyo Arizona Good 1944 82 24,804
Unnamed Arroyo Arizona Fair 1945 81 40
Fort Canyon Wash Arizona Fair 1945 81 2,234
SALOME CREEK Arizona Fair 1945 81 250
SOLDIER CREEK Arizona Good 1945 81 1,500
SOLDIER CREEK Arizona Fair 1945 81 1,000
Seven Mile Draw Arizona Fair 1946 80 3,684
Wash Arizona Fair 1946 80 3,684
Pine Creek Arizona Good 1946 80 6,011
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 3,375
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 3,375
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 3,375
Arthurs Meadow Arizona Good 1946 80 3,375
Wash Arizona Fair 1946 80 2,902
Wash Arizona Fair 1946 80 4,178
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,815
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 34
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 34
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 34
Wash Arizona Fair 1946 80 34
Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 34
Tom Mix Wash Arizona Good 1946 80 2,829

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.