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 1949 77 1,130
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 1,829
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 11,230
Escondido Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 17,314
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 12,912
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 27,198
Cinnabar Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 13,510
Wash Arizona Fair 1949 77 27,198
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 13,510
La Paz Arroyo Arizona Good 1949 77 24,856
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 22,100
Alamo Canyon Arizona Good 1949 77 31,010
Pesquiera Canyon Arizona Good 1949 77 15,020
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 19,522
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 19,522
Wash Arizona Fair 1949 77 19,522
Cedar Point Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 25,270
Querino Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 12,868
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 730
Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 2,302
Bridge Culvert Arizona Good 1949 77 2,302
Rio De Flag Arizona Good 1949 77 1,834
Venice Desert Arizona Good 1949 77 43,300
Wash Arizona Fair 1949 77 667
Xavier Wash Arizona Good 1949 77 12,144
YCWUA East Main Canal Arizona Fair 1950 76 80
WASH Arizona Fair 1950 76 97
RR RiordanRd. & Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 12,435
S FORK LITTLE COLORADO Arizona Fair 1950 76 150
GIBB WASH Arizona Poor 1950 76 85
STRATTON CANYON Arizona Fair 1950 76 80
BROAD DRAW Arizona Good 1950 76 200
Bronx Creek Arizona Fair 1950 76 7,553
Stockton Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 8,642
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 730
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 730
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 730
Upper Rye Creek Arizona Good 1950 76 7,495
Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 7,094
Tollgate Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 4,263
Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 14,067
Gonzales Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 12,020
Gonzales Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 12,836
Gonzales Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 12,836
Gonzales Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 12,020
Gonzales Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 24,856
Gonzales Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 24,856
Gonzales Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 24,856
Gonzales Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 24,856
Gonzales Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 24,856

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.