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 1950 76 175,000
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 17,400
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 9,822
Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 9,822
Cow Canyon Arizona Good 1950 76 19,647
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 9,651
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 19,647
Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 21,703
Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 21,703
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 21,703
Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 21,703
Ephraim Canyon Arizona Good 1950 76 13,500
Mud Springs Draw Arizona Fair 1950 76 200
Desert Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 70
Miller Creek Arizona Fair 1950 76 320
Wellton-Mohawk Arizona Fair 1950 76 2,302
Wellton UPRR Arizona Fair 1950 76 3,898
Butte Creek Arizona Good 1950 76 1,200
Santa Cruz River Arizona Fair 1950 76 15,769
Eastern Canal Arizona Fair 1950 76 30,805
Alvernon Channel Arizona Good 1950 76 31,000
Arizona Canal Arizona Fair 1950 76 6,045
Grand Canal Arizona Fair 1950 76 30,152
Wilson Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 1,000
Lone Star Wash Arizona Good 1950 76 1,000
Agua Fria River Arizona Fair 1950 76 2,083
Crosscut Canal Arizona Fair 1950 76 16,555
Wood Creek Arizona Good 1950 76 710
Double Cabin Draw Arizona Good 1950 76 281
Grand Canal Arizona Good 1950 76 26,410
Granite Creek Arizona Fair 1950 76 5,500
Granite Creek Arizona Good 1950 76 9,708
Jacks Canyon Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 1,383
Bloody Tanks Wash Arizona Fair 1950 76 20
Blue River Arizona Good 1950 76 30
Blue River Arizona Fair 1950 76 30
Blue River Arizona Fair 1950 76 30
Mother Hubbard Creek Arizona Fair 1950 76 30
STORM DRAINAGE Arizona Good 1950 76 1,000

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.