State profile · Below median Poor share

Arizona bridge safety

According to the Federal Highway Administration's 2024 National Bridge Inventory, condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition shares for every public highway bridge in Arizona.

8,573
Public bridges
63.5%
Good condition
1.1%
Poor condition

Arizona holds 8,573 public highway bridges (#28 of 52 by inventory) with a 1.15% Poor share (#51 of 52 by Poor share).

That is 1.1% of the state's inventory, against an average of 7.5% across the 54 states and territories with Poor-rated bridges on file, which places it 2 of 54 ordered from the lowest Poor share upward. A bridge is rated Poor when its weakest applicable component scores 4 or below on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, so the category is a maintenance and funding signal rather than a closure order or a live crossing-safety verdict.

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

Total Bridges

8,573

Public highway bridges in Arizona

Good Condition

63.5%

5,440 bridges rated 7-9

13.5pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

1.1%

99 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-6.4pp vs national avg 7.5%

Arizona vs national bridge condition

Arizona - Good condition share 63.5%
National avg

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

Arizona - Poor-condition share 3.8%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.5%.

Arizona in the national condition pattern

Each point is a state or territory in the FHWA NBI; the highlighted point is this profile.

Inventory size and Poor-condition share are different measures: Arizona has 8,573 bridges and a 1.1% Poor-condition share in the 2024 NBI, rank #2 of 54 jurisdictions ordered from the lowest share upward. The dashed comparisons mark the national average state rate and the midpoint of the plotted inventory range; neither is a live safety or closure threshold. Scatter plot of 54 data points. 0%10%20%30%40% 0k20k40k60k Public bridges in inventory (thousands) Poor-condition share (%) AZ, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 8.6k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.15%AL, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 16.2k · Poor-condition share (%): 3.35%AK, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 1.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 7.89%AR, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 13k · Poor-condition share (%): 5.43%CA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 25.8k · Poor-condition share (%): 5.91%CO, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 9k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.82%CT, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 4.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.72%DE, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 0.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.26%DC, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 0.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.95%FL, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 13k · Poor-condition share (%): 2.79%GA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 15.1k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.59%GU, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 0k · Poor-condition share (%): 12.77%HI, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 1.2k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.53%ID, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 4.6k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.9%IL, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 26.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 9.35%IN, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 19.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 5.22%IA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 23.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 19.16%KS, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 24.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 5.26%KY, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 14.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 7.37%LA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 12.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 11.48%ME, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 2.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 15.41%MD, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 5.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.56%MA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 5.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 8.88%MI, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 11.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 11.27%MN, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 13.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.44%MS, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 16.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.03%MO, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 24.6k · Poor-condition share (%): 8.95%MT, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 5.2k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.81%NE, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 15.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 7.9%NV, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 2.1k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.14%NH, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 2.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 7.51%NJ, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 6.8k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.01%NM, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 4k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.51%NY, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 17.6k · Poor-condition share (%): 9.43%NC, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 19.2k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.76%ND, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 4.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 10.98%OH, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 26.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.74%OK, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 22.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 7.7%OR, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 8.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.61%PA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 23.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 12.58%PR, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 2.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 13.92%RI, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 0.8k · Poor-condition share (%): 15.2%SC, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 9.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.17%SD, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 5.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 16.36%TN, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 20.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 4.41%TX, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 56.7k · Poor-condition share (%): 1.23%UT, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 3.1k · Poor-condition share (%): 2.91%VT, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 2.9k · Poor-condition share (%): 2.9%VI, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 0k · Poor-condition share (%): 29.17%VA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 14.1k · Poor-condition share (%): 3.39%WA, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 8.5k · Poor-condition share (%): 5.45%WV, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 7.3k · Poor-condition share (%): 18.64%WI, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 14.4k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.52%WY, Public bridges in inventory (thousands): 3.1k · Poor-condition share (%): 6.51%
Inventory size and Poor-condition share are different measures: Arizona has 8,573 bridges and a 1.1% Poor-condition share in the 2024 NBI, rank #2 of 54 jurisdictions ordered from the lowest share upward. The dashed comparisons mark the national average state rate and the midpoint of the plotted inventory range; neither is a live safety or closure threshold.

Arizona vs all states by public bridge inventory

Where this state's FHWA NBI public-highway bridge count sits among every state and territory on PlainBridges

8,573 28th of 54 higher than 26 of 54 states

States and territories, banded by public bridge inventory size

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · 2024

Read the rank neighborhood for Arizona

The highlighted point is Arizona: 8,573 bridges and 1.15% in Poor condition, rank #2 of 54 jurisdictions ordered from the lowest share upward. The five jurisdictions immediately above and below Arizona on that same Poor-share ordering:

  • Nevada: 2,099 bridges · 1.14% Poor
  • Arizona: 8,573 bridges · 1.15% Poor
  • Texas: 56,729 bridges · 1.23% Poor
  • Delaware: 872 bridges · 1.26% Poor

The full national sortable table lives on the rankings page.

Material families in Arizona

Exclusive FHWA material families across all 8,573 bridges in this state; continuous variants fold into the parent family. Orthogonal to the Poor-share scatter above.

Who maintains Arizona’s inventory

State agency holds 56.9% of the 8,573 public highway bridges filed under Arizona in the 2024 NBI, the agency-of-record split for this state, not a condition verdict.

When Arizona’s bridges were built

Pre-1950 construction accounts for 13.1% of the 8,573 bridges with a recorded original year in Arizona. Era bands are orthogonal to the Poor-share ranking above.

Condition Distribution

Arizona63.5%35.4%GoodFairPoor
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix - Arizona (FHWA NBI)

Counties (15)

Apache 259 Cochise 501 Coconino 405 Gila 259 Graham 179 Greenlee 90 La Paz 306 Maricopa 2847 Mohave 641 Navajo 277 Pima 1150 Pinal 716 Santa Cruz 138 Yavapai 543 Yuma 262

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.

NV

Nevada

1.14% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,099
Selected

AZ

Arizona

1.15% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,573

TX

Texas

1.23% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$56,729

DE

Delaware

1.26% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$872

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 3

Poor

Over: OAK DRAW

36.3 KM E OF COOLIDGE DAM, Graham, AZ

Built 1929 Load: 0.0 t ADT: 120

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

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

I-40 EB

Good

Over: B 40

0.6 mi W Jct SR 77, Navajo, AZ

Built 2000 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 9,620

Loop 101 SB

Good

Over: Thomas Rd

2.93 mi North / I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2000 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 53,163

SR 73

Good

Over: Cedar Creek

9.3 mi SE Jct US 60, Gila, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 778

US 60

Good

Over: Mallory Draw

12.7 mi E Jct US 180, Apache, AZ

Built 2007 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,037

Higley Road

Good

Over: SR 202L

11.2 mi E of SR 101L, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 6,684

Daisy Mtn TI Rmp A

Good

Over: Deadman Wash

3.0 mi North Jct SR 74, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 8,314

US 60

Good

Over: US60 202L Ramp E-S

1.25mi Eof SosmanRd &US60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 6,002

SR 85

Good

Over: Rainbow Wash

14.0 mi S Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 7,356

Twin Peaks Rd.

Good

Over: I-10

10.3 mi NW Jct SR 77, Pima, AZ

Built 2010 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 19,286

US 93 SB

Good

Over: Wash

21.4 mi S Jct I-40, Mohave, AZ

Built 2011 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 4,876

IRR US 89

Good

Over: Wash

6.4 mi S Jct US 89A, Coconino, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 4,795

I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

2.2 mi N Jct I-8, Pinal, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 43,173

I 19

Good

Over: Calabasas Canyon

2.6 mi N Jct SR 289, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1951 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 27,000

I 40; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

3.9 mi West of Jct US 93, Mohave, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 21,949

SR B 8

Good

Over: Sand Tank Wash

0.6 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 7,296

SR 277

Good

Over: Pearce Wash

24.4 mi W Jct SR 77, Navajo, AZ

Built 1951 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 1,180

75th Ave

Good

Over: Storm Drainage

0.1 mi N Jct 101, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 120,073

IRR US A89

Good

Over: Jacob Wash

19.6 mi East Jct SR 67, Coconino, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 726

US 93

Good

Over: Wash

10.5 mi S Jct I 40, Mohave, AZ

Built 2016 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 9,582

Ave 12E

Good

Over: Gila Gravity Canal

0.5 mi N Jct US 95, Yuma, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 80

Ave 2E

Good

Over: A Canal

0.5 mi S Jct Co 14th St, Yuma, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 31

Avenue 37E

Good

Over: Wellton-Mohawk

N Jct Co 6th St, Yuma, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 120

South 12 Avenue

Good

Over: Julian Wash

0.8 mi N Jct Ajo Way, Pima, AZ

Built 1963 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 5,123

Airport Road

Good

Over: CAP Canal

0.5 mi S Cactus Forest Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 1985 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 937

8th Street

Good

Over: Dome Canal

W Jct Avenue 20E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 90

Edgewater Way

Good

Over: Ocotillo Lake

0.4 mi E Jct Dobson Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,774

Speedway Blvd

Good

Over: Anklam Wash

300 ft W Greaswood Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 13,625

Tanq Verde Rd EB

Good

Over: Wrightstown Road NB

0.3 mi W Jct Pantano Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 1984 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 21,779

Tanque Verde Road

Good

Over: Agua Caliente Wash

0.3 mi E Jct Houghton Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 1994 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 8,620

Sunridge Drive

Good

Over: Cloudburst Wash

.5 mi N Palisades @Rhoads, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1996 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 3,403

Golden Eagle Blvd

Good

Over: Bristol Wash

0.5 mi N of Palisades, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 7,590

Monte Verde Dr. S.

Good

Over: Wash

0.4 mile south of SR 89A, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1996 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 650

Thorpe Rd

Good

Over: Rio De Flag

300 W Jct Bonito St, Coconino, AZ

Built 2012 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 1,000

Cotton Lane

Good

Over: Buckeye Canal

0.25 mi S/ MC-85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2007 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 5,624

Gordon Road

Good

Over: Mohave Wash

0.2 mi E Jct Willow Rd, Mohave, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 4,894

Sunset Hills Dr

Good

Over: Dry Creek

200 S Jct Yellow Sky Way, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1996 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 120

Main Street

Good

Over: Main Drain

0.4 mi N Jct Juan Sanchez, Yuma, AZ

Built 1999 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 23,288

McQueen Rd

Good

Over: Consolidated Canal

0.2 mi S Jct Queen Crk Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2010 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 21,562

Bell Rd WB

Good

Over: Reata Pass Wash

W of N 98th St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 7,300

95th Street

Good

Over: Wash

S of Dynamite Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 100

Goshen Drive

Good

Over: Small Wash

E Jnc of Thornydale RD, Pima, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 310

Tangerine Rd

Good

Over: Large Wash

W of Shannon Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 2018 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 18,102

Peak View Road

Good

Over: Wash

0.12 m/W of 299th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 470

Peak View Road

Good

Over: Wash

0.31 m/W of 299th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 470

Peak View Road

Good

Over: Wash

0.38 m/W of 299th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 470

299th Ave

Good

Over: Wash

0.33 mi/N of Patton Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 533

SB Frontage Rd

Good

Over: UPRR Railroad

1.3 mi S Jct I-10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2018 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 2,430

NB Frontage Rd

Good

Over: UPRR Railroad

1.3 mi S Jct I-10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2019 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 41,993

US 163

Good

Over: Laguna Wash

2.7 mi N Jct US 160, Navajo, AZ

Built 2020 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 7,114

Bell Rd

Good

Over: EB US60

0.50 mi E of Litchfield, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2016 Load: 41.7 t ADT: 45,048

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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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