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

IRR SR 87

Fair

Over: Wash

6.0 mi SE Jct SR 587, Pinal, AZ

Built 1932 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 3,994

I 19; EFR

Fair

Over: Wash

10.7 mi S Co Bdry, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1952 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

I 19; EFR

Fair

Over: Wash

9.2 mi S Co Bdry, Cochise, AZ

Built 1952 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 250

SR 79

Fair

Over: Wash

22.8 mi N Jct SR 77, Pinal, AZ

Built 1946 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 34

SR 79

Fair

Over: Wash

13.8 mi S Jct SR 287, Pinal, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,829

SR 79

Fair

Over: Wash

13.6 mi S Jct SR 287, Pinal, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,470

IRR I 10; EB & WB

Fair

Over: Wash

3.9 mi E Jct SR 187, Pinal, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 42,223

I 10; EB

Fair

Over: Cornfield Canyon

3.3 mi W Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 14,502

I 40; EB & WB

Fair

Over: Wash

18.6 mi West Jct SR 99, Coconino, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 20,000

I 40; WB

Fair

Over: Wash

4.9 mi W of Jct US 191, Apache, AZ

Built 1955 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 9,905

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

22.4 mi North Jct I 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 180

I 10 EFR

Fair

Over: Wash

22.9 mi North Jct I 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 368

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

23.1 mi North Jct I 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 368

I 10 EFR

Fair

Over: Wash

22.7 mi North Jct I 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 180

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

22.1 mi North Jct I 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 180

I 10; NFR

Fair

Over: Wash

23.0 mi South Jct SR 84, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 541

I 10; NFR

Fair

Over: Wash

23.5 mi South Jct SR 84, Pima, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 200

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

19.4 mi E Jct US 191, Cochise, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

20.0 mi E Jct US 191, Cochise, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

I 10; Frontage Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

17.4 mi East Jct US 191, Cochise, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 1,010

I 8

Fair

Over: Wash

1.9 mi E Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,825

Via Linda Road

Fair

Over: CAP Canal

500 ft E of 115 Street, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 11,232

Sun Valley Pkwy-11

Fair

Over: Wash

3.3 mi N/ McDowell Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 724

Sun Valley Pkwy-21

Fair

Over: Wash

5.1 mi N/ McDowell Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 724

Sun Valley Pkwy-33

Fair

Over: Wash

7.3 mi N/ McDowell Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 933

Sun Valley Pkwy-34

Fair

Over: Wash

7.4 mi N/ McDowell Rd., Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 933

Val Vista Road

Fair

Over: Wash

0.2 mi W of SR 387, Pinal, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 4,500

Ellsworth Road

Fair

Over: Wash

400 S/ University, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 7,566

Old B40 EB

Fair

Over: Cataract Creek

2.7 mi W Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1928 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 6,041

Railroad Ave

Fair

Over: Cataract Creek

2.7 mi W Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 6,000

Giulio Cesare Ave

Fair

Over: Wash

0.4 mi N of SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1994 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 5,261

N Old Gilbert Road

Fair

Over: Eastern Canal

0.1 mi E Jct Gilbert Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,482

Ft McDowell Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

2.25 mi N/ SR 87, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 863

Purdy Lane

Fair

Over: Desert Wash

0.6 mi E Jct Naco Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

Purdy Lane

Fair

Over: Wash

1.0 mi E Jct Naco Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

Purdy Lane

Fair

Over: Wash

2.0 mi E Jct Naco Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 300

Warren Cut-Off Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

0.3 mi S Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 850

Purdy Lane

Fair

Over: Wash

1.4 mi E Jct Naco Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 500

Purdy Lane

Fair

Over: Desert Wash

1.7 mi E Jct Naco Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 625

Buena Vista Road

Fair

Over: San Jose Canal

4.7 mi NE Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1900 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 19

Sixshooter Cyn Rd

Fair

Over: Pinal Creek

1.9 mi S Jct Icehse Cn Rd, Gila, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 810

Old US 80

Fair

Over: Wash

Old US 80 and Ave 32E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 3,998

Old US 80

Fair

Over: Wash

Old US 80 E of Av 34E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 1,007

Old US 80

Fair

Over: Wash

Old US 80 and Av 42 1/2, Yuma, AZ

Built 1941 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 582

Old US 80

Fair

Over: Wash

Old US 80 and Av 43 2/3, Yuma, AZ

Built 1941 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 472

Old US 80

Fair

Over: Wash

50 ft E Jct Ave 52-1/2 E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1924 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 448

Shiloh Street

Fair

Over: Estes Wash

Shiloh @ Citadel, Pima, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 700

Stella

Fair

Over: Atterbury Wash

0.1 mi W Jct Sarnoff, Pima, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 3,000

84th Street

Fair

Over: Drainage Ditch

100 ft N of Cactus Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1979 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 5,400

77th Place

Fair

Over: Drainage Waterway

0.1 mi S of Shea Bvd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1975 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 60

Showing 801-850 of 8,573 bridges

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