State profile · Below median Poor share

Arizona bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Arizona, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

Compiled by PlainBridges, Independent data publisher

5,640
Public bridges: 55.8%
Good condition: 1.4%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

5,640

Public highway bridges in Arizona

Good Condition

55.8%

3,148 bridges rated 7-9

5.8pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

1.4%

81 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-5.6pp vs national avg 7.0%

Arizona vs national bridge condition

Arizona - Good condition share 55.8%

National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Arizona - Poor-condition share 4.8%

National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix - Arizona (FHWA NBI)

Counties (15)

Apache 173 Cochise 215 Coconino 248 Gila 139 Graham 111 Greenlee 47 La Paz 118 Maricopa 2203 Mohave 363 Navajo 179 Pima 864 Pinal 390 Santa Cruz 71 Yavapai 343 Yuma 176

Arizona vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Arizona on the same metric.

DE

Delaware

1.25% top marginal rate

Structure: Progressive
Burden @ $100K: $878

DC

District of Columbia

1.26% top marginal rate

Structure: Progressive
Burden @ $100K: $159

Selected

AZ

Arizona

1.44% top marginal rate

Structure: Progressive
Burden @ $100K: $5,640

GA

Georgia

1.49% top marginal rate

Structure: Progressive
Burden @ $100K: $15,216

UT

Utah

2.43% top marginal rate

Structure: Progressive
Burden @ $100K: $3,126

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Arizona

Six lowest-condition bridges in Arizona, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

IRR BIA RTE N35

Over: WALKER CREEK

7.7MI E,8.2MI N ROCKPOINT, Apache, AZ

Built 1977 Load: 3.0 t ADT: 192

IRR BIA RTE 161

Over: WASH

2.7 KM SOUTH OF AZ HWY 86, Pima, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 4.9 t ADT: 250

Rucker Rd

Over: White Water Draw

1.0 mi E Leslie Cyn Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1937 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 50

OLD STATE RTE 87A

Over: GILA RIVER

3.2 KM N - HWY 87/187 JCT, Pinal, AZ

Built 1925 Load: 5.6 t ADT: 200

River Road

Over: Gila River

0.8 mi N Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1900 Load: 6.4 t

Telera St (Ajo)

Over: Ajo Wash

South of Rocalla Ave, Pima, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 200

All Bridges in Arizona

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US 95

Over: Wash

0.4 mi S Jct B 10, La Paz, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,143

I 10; EB

Over: Gonzales Wash

10.4 mi W Jct SR 95, La Paz, AZ

Built 1950 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 20,493

I 10; EB

Over: Gonzales Wash

10.3 mi West Jct SR 95, La Paz, AZ

Built 1950 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,415

I 10; EB & WB

Over: Wash

3.7 mi W Jct US 95, La Paz, AZ

Built 1953 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 20,259

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

0.3 mi East Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1969 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,457

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

36.6 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,449

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

36.5 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,449

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

36.8 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,449

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

1.3 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1969 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,017

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

36.9 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,449

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

36.9 mi East of Jct US 60, La Paz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,449

IRR SR 95

Over: Dump Wash

6.9 mi N of Jct I 10, La Paz, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,647

US 60 EB

Over: Mesa Drainage Channel

5.09 mi E of Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 6,733

SR 51

Over: Arizona Canal

5.4 mi N Jct I-10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 156,106

US 60; EB

Over: Wash

3.9 mi E Jct US 93, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1963 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 8,707

SR 85

Over: Wash

12.9 mi S of Jct I-10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1956 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,390

SR 87

Over: Rock Creek Wash

26.8 mi S Jct SR 188, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,062

I 10; EB & WB

Over: Wash

3.1 mi S of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1965 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 206,711

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

42.9 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

42.9 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

42.9 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

42.9 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

43.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

43.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

45.0 mi East of Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

40.5 mi West Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

40.4 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

40.4 mi West Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

35.9 mi West Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,801

I 10; WB

Over: Tenneman Wash

28.6 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,062

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

27.3 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,062

I 10; WB

Over: Wash

24.7 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,733

I 10; EB

Over: Wash

23.4 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,192

I 10; EB & WB

Over: Wash

22.5 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 24,509

I 10; Ramp B

Over: Wash

22.4 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,531

I 10; EB & WB

Over: Wash

15.8 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 27,485

I 8

Over: Wash

1.3 mi E Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,825

SR 74

Over: Wash

3.9 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,192

SR 74

Over: Wash

8.3 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,904

SR 74

Over: Wash

8.6 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,059

SR 74

Over: M E Wash

9.4 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,059

SR 74

Over: Wash

9.4 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,059

I 10; EB & WB

Over: Wash

14.3 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1974 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 27,485

I 10

Over: Wash

4.0 mi E Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1975 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 117,310

Dobson Road

Over: Drainage Channel

0.1 mi N US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1977 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 34,500

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Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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