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
Dry Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Dry Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Dry Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Silver Creek Arizona Fair 1930 96 566
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 3,000
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 5,784
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 10,995
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 7,892
Sand Tanks Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 8,069
Sauceda Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 362
Tombstone Canyon Arizona Fair 1930 96 5,426
McMillen Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 16,297
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 7,892
Peck Canyon Arizona Fair 1930 96 210
RYE CREEK Arizona Fair 1930 96 150
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 7,010
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 94,421
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 94,421
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 94,421
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 22,144
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 14,670
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 13,256
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 8,040
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 187,207
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 113,186
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 113,186
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 113,186
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 78,982
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 566
Arroyo Angulo Agudo Arizona Fair 1930 96 360
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 5,356
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 240
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 240
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 82
Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 4,930
Pineveta Canyon Arizona Fair 1930 96 462
Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 110
Verde River Arizona Fair 1930 96 135
Small Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 246
Nogales Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 6,283
Ligurta Wash Arizona Fair 1930 96 2,302
Dry Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 2,302
Pinal Creek Arizona Fair 1930 96 100
Arizona Canal Arizona Fair 1930 96 26,485
Ephraim Canyon Arizona Good 1930 96 4,500
Dry Wash Arizona Good 1930 96 4,300

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.