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

Mountain View Rd

Fair

Over: Drainage Ditch

20 ft N Jct Via Linda, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 6,700

Carefree Hwy

Fair

Over: Wash

at 10th St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1985 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 17,504

Monte Vista Rd

Fair

Over: Bullard Wash

0.15 mi E PC Parkway, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 1,250

Monte Vista Rd

Fair

Over: Bullard Wash

0.15 mi E Jct PC Parkway, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 1,250

Dixileta Dr

Fair

Over: Wash

E of 67th St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1995 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 2,000

Vulture Mine Rd

Fair

Over: Box Wash

12.5 mi N/Wickenburg Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2023 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 383

SR 68

Fair

Over: Arabian Wash

18.2 mi W Jct US 93, Mohave, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 4,333

IRR US 163

Fair

Over: Wash

5.5 mi N Jct US 160, Navajo, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 3,152

Kino Pkwy Ramp

Fair

Over: Vegetated Ground

2.5 mi N of Jct I 10, Pima, AZ

Built 1993 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 2,103

US 60

Fair

Over: Wash

9.6 mi E Jct SR 88, Pinal, AZ

Built 1965 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 6,947

American Ave

Fair

Over: Tucson Wash

1.3 mi S Jct SR 77, Pinal, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 731

Cornville Road

Fair

Over: Oak Creek

3.7 mi E Jct SR 89A, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 8,797

I-8 WB

Fair

Over: Red Top Wash

20.7 mi E Jct US 95, Yuma, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 7,421

SR 195 / Araby Rd

Fair

Over: B Lateral Canal

0.42 mi S Jct I-8, Yuma, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 12,900

Avenue 30E

Fair

Over: Gila River

Ave 30E and 8 3/4 Stree, Yuma, AZ

Built 1988 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 125

Avenue 36E

Fair

Over: Wellton-Mohawk

N Jct Co 6th St, Yuma, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 50

7th Street

Fair

Over: Salt River

0.9 mi N of Broadway Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 39.1 t ADT: 30,315

FSR 64

Fair

Over: CREEK

3 MI SE/O CP GERONIMO 9, Gila, AZ

Built 2011 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 499

48th Street

Fair

Over: Dry Wash

0.24 mi S of Elliot Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 22,186

51st Street

Fair

Over: Dry Wash

0.02 mi N of Elliot Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 5,000

44TH STREET

Fair

Over: Dry Wash

N OF KNOX GOLF COURSE SE, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 8,191

S Lakewood Pkwy W

Fair

Over: Drainage Channel

0.2 mi E of 34th St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1985 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 3,029

IRR BIA RTE 71

Fair

Over: BIG BONITO CREEK

25.8 KM SE OF WHITE RIVER, Apache, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 39.3 t ADT: 90

FSR 64

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.3 SE/O DUDE FF MEM, Gila, AZ

Built 2011 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 399

48th Street

Fair

Over: Grand Canal

0.37 mi S of Washington, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 39.7 t ADT: 200

SR 87 SB

Fair

Over: Rye Creek

3.6 mi N Jct SR 188, Gila, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 6,978

SR 87 NB

Fair

Over: Rye Creek

3.6 mi N Jct SR 188, Gila, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 6,181

I 8; EB

Fair

Over: Vekol Wash

29.1 mi E Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1959 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 3,744

Sarival Rd

Fair

Over: RID Canal

S/ McDowell, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1977 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 10,587

107th Ave

Fair

Over: RID Canal

0.5 mi N Jct Thomas Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 15,122

University Drive

Fair

Over: RWCD Floodway

0.3 mi E Jct Higley Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1985 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 18,267

Greenway-Hayden Rd

Fair

Over: CAP Canal

N of Frank-Lloyd Wr, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1996 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 18,791

Thompson Peak Pkwy

Fair

Over: Wash

.35 mi S of Legacy Blvd., Maricopa, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 14,200

US 60

Fair

Over: Show Low Creek

2.5 mi W Jct SR 77, Navajo, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 21,564

Kino Pkwy Ramp

Fair

Over: Vegetated Ground

2.5 mi N of Jct I 10, Pima, AZ

Built 1993 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,103

Kino Pkwy Ramp

Fair

Over: Vegetated Ground

2.5 mi N of Jct I 10, Pima, AZ

Built 1993 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 2,103

Manville Rd

Fair

Over: CAP Canal

1.5 mi W. of N. Sandario, Pima, AZ

Built 1988 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 1,195

Maricopa-CG Hwy

Fair

Over: Santa Rosa Wash

1.2 mi E Jct SR 347, Pinal, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 7,308

US 95

Fair

Over: Gila River

14.6 mi N Jct I-8, Yuma, AZ

Built 1993 Load: 39.9 t ADT: 6,796

AIRPORT UPPER ROAD

Fair

Over: NONE

TERMINAL 4, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 40.2 t ADT: 7,150

Power Rd

Fair

Over: RWCD Canal

S/ Guadalupe Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 40.7 t ADT: 25,655

I 10

Fair

Over: Wash

7.4 mi West Jct US 191 So, Cochise, AZ

Built 1955 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 22,034

LEES FERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: PARIA RIVER

ALT U.S. ROUTE 89 TO MARB, Coconino, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 177

IRR BIA RTE 6

Fair

Over: LITTLE GILSON WASH

CUTTER RD AND APACHE AVE, Gila, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,000

IRR BIA RTE 4

Fair

Over: WASH

18KM NW OF POINT OF PINES, Graham, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 10

IRR BIA RTE 4

Fair

Over: WASH

5 KM SE OF POINT OF PINES, Graham, AZ

Built 1980 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 45

I 17; NB

Fair

Over: Moores Gulch

14.2 mi N Jct SR 74, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 22,596

Hawes Rd

Fair

Over: Queen Creek Wash

N/ Ocotillo Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 9,100

MARYLAND AVE

Fair

Over: AZ Canal Div Channel

MARYLAND AVE AT ACDC, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 2,768

90th Street

Fair

Over: Camelback Walk

0.2 mi S Mtn View Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 40.8 t ADT: 18,160

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