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.

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

Arizona64.6%33.8%GoodFairPoor
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
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

Poor

Over: WALKER CREEK

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

Built 1977 Load: 3.0 t ADT: 192

IRR BIA RTE 161

Poor

Over: WASH

2.7 KM SOUTH OF AZ HWY 86, Pima, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 4.9 t ADT: 250

Rucker Rd

Poor

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

Poor

Over: GILA RIVER

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

Built 1925 Load: 5.6 t ADT: 200

River Road

Poor

Over: Gila River

0.8 mi N Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1900 Load: 6.4 t

Telera St (Ajo)

Poor

Over: Ajo Wash

South of Rocalla Ave, Pima, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 200

All Bridges in Arizona

Porter Road

Good

Over: Drainage Channel

0.1 mi N Jct MCG Hwy, Pinal, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,400

Ironwood Drive

Good

Over: Wash

8.8 miles S of U.S. 60, Pinal, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 26,288

Ironwood Drive

Good

Over: Wash

Ironwood Drive, Pinal, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 27,074

Ironwood Drive

Good

Over: Wash

Ironwood Drive, Pinal, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 18,871

Ironwood Drive

Good

Over: Wash

4.8 mi S Jct US60, Pinal, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 27,074

Schnepf Road

Good

Over: Queen Creek

1.0 mi N Jct Combs Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,786

S Pinnacle Dr

Good

Over: Wash

0.3 mi S Jct Mtn Vista Dr, Pinal, AZ

Built 2000 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 350

W San Tan Heights

Good

Over: Wash

130 ft W Jct Gary Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,402

Hunt Hwy

Good

Over: Channel

1.0 mi W Jct Thompson Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2014 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 22,584

Hunt Hwy

Good

Over: Channel

150 ft W Jct Thompson Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2014 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 22,584

Hunt Hwy

Good

Over: Magma Rd Drainage Chl

75' S of Magma Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2021 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 13,725

I 19; SB

Good

Over: Pesquiera Canyon

0.4 mi S Jct SR 289, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,000

SR 189

Good

Over: Wash

2.9 mi W Jct I-19, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1975 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,896

I 19 NB-SB-EFR

Good

Over: Tinaja Canyon

9.9 mi North Jct SR 289, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 17,500

I19; NB-SB & Ramps

Good

Over: Rock Corral

10.4 mi North Jct SR 289, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 17,000

I 19; NB & SB

Good

Over: Wash

10.7 mi South Co Bdry, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,000

I 19; WFR

Good

Over: Wash

42.1 mi S Jct I 10, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 250

I 19

Good

Over: Wash

42.1 mi S Jct I 10, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,000

SR 89

Good

Over: Wash

20.1 mi N Jct US 89A, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,824

US 93

Good

Over: Wash

1.9 mi S Jct SR 71, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,217

SR 96

Good

Over: Wash

15.8 mi E Jct SR 97, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1957 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 458

I 40; WB

Good

Over: Wash

7.0 mi W Jct SR 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,738

I 40; EB

Good

Over: Wash

32.3 mi E Jct US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,692

SR 89; NB

Good

Over: Wash

4.2 mi N Jct SR 71, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 831

I 17; NB & SB

Good

Over: Hance Draw

1.9 mi NE Jct SR 169, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1975 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 34,127

SR 96

Good

Over: Bridle Creek

3.1 mi N Jct SR 97, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,585

SR 96

Good

Over: Bridle Creek

2.8 mi N Jct SR 97, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,585

SR 96

Good

Over: Wash

1.8 mi N Jct SR 97, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,585

SR 96

Good

Over: Iron Springs Wash

0.3 mi N Jct SR 97, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,585

SR 169

Good

Over: Oxtail Draw

0.2 mi W Jct I 17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,844

SR 169

Good

Over: Yarber Wash

5.0 mi E Jct SR 69, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1977 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,844

SR 169

Good

Over: Little Hackberry

6.9 mi W Jct I 17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1977 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,844

I 17; NB, SB, Ramp

Good

Over: Gaddis Wash

Jct SR 279, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 26,999

I 17; NB On Ramp

Good

Over: Gaddis Wash

Jct SR 260, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,500

SR 260

Good

Over: Gaddis Wash

Jct I 17 at E side, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,211

I 40 WB

Good

Over: Wash

26.87 mi E US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,652

I 40 EB

Good

Over: Wash

26.87 mi E US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,914

I 40 EB

Good

Over: Wash

28.97 mi E US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,914

I 40 EB

Good

Over: Wash

30.85 mi E US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,384

I 40 WB

Good

Over: Wash

30.87 mi E US 93, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,652

I 40

Good

Over: Wash

1.1 mi E Jct SR 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1955 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 18,495

SB 40

Good

Over: Drainage Wash

0.3 mi N of Jct I 40, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,117

SR 89

Good

Over: Bottleneck Wash

3.4 mi N Jct SR 89A, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 24,501

I 17 SB Ramp D

Good

Over: Orme Road

6.1 mi N Jct SR 69, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1963 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 200

A 89; River(Bates)

Good

Over: Oak Wash

0.5 mi NE of Jct SR 260, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 20,991

SR 89 FAP 025

Good

Over: Little Hell Canyon

10.6 mi S Jct I 40, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1951 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,365

SR 260

Good

Over: Desert Wash

8.5 mi E of Jct I 17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1981 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,601

SR 89A

Good

Over: Zalesky Wash

2.9 mi N Jct SR 260, Yavapai, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,845

SR89A & 89

Good

Over: Wash

Under SR 89A Br over 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 17,603

SR 89A

Good

Over: Coyote Wash

10.3 mi E Jct SR 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,335

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