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

SR 80

Fair

Over: Wash

4.2 mi S Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,822

I 10

Fair

Over: Wash

6.5 mi West Jct US 191 So, Cochise, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 22,034

I 10

Fair

Over: Wash

2.9 mi West Jct US 191 So, Cochise, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 22,034

SR 80

Fair

Over: Brewery Gulch

2.2 mi W Jct SR 92, Cochise, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,397

Access Rd to I 10

Fair

Over: Wash

4.7 mi E Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1974 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,200

I 10; EB & WB

Fair

Over: Wash

1.2 mi East Jct US 191 No, Cochise, AZ

Built 1976 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,802

IRR US 89

Fair

Over: Wash

8.4 mi North Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,754

IRR US 89

Fair

Over: Wash

16.4 mi N Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,754

I 40; WB

Fair

Over: Wash

8.8 mi W Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1950 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,822

IRR US 89

Fair

Over: Bandiana Wash

6.8 mi N Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,754

SR 64

Fair

Over: Wash

9.5 mi W of Jct US 89, Coconino, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,389

SR A 89

Fair

Over: Fry Canyon

9.4 mi S of Jct I 40, Coconino, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,858

Parks-Wgn Wheel Rd

Fair

Over: Spitz Springs

2.0 mi W Jct Parks Rd, Coconino, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 100

Bellemont Road

Fair

Over: Wash

0.2 mi W Jct Trnswstrn Rd, Coconino, AZ

Built 1932 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 100

Butler Avenue

Fair

Over: Drain Channel

250 ft East South 4th St, Coconino, AZ

Built 1980 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 8,275

US 60

Fair

Over: Wash

6.3 mi W Jct SR 88, Gila, AZ

Built 1942 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,553

SR 188

Fair

Over: Hardt Creek

3.4 mi S Jct SR 87, Gila, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,522

US 60

Fair

Over: Wash

2.47 mi N of Jct US 70, Gila, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,631

SR 87

Fair

Over: Hardt Creek

0.29 mi S Jct SR 188, Gila, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,705

SR 87

Fair

Over: Gold Creek

2.6 mi S Jct SR 188, Gila, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,233

US 70

Fair

Over: Wash

13.9 mi W Jct SR 75, Graham, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,152

SR 266

Fair

Over: Wash

12.9 mi W Jct US 191, Graham, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 225

SR 75

Fair

Over: Greaser Wash

3.4 mi South Jct US 191, Greenlee, AZ

Built 1940 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,154

Cosper Loop

Fair

Over: Rocky John Canyon

1.0 mi S Jct SR 75, Greenlee, AZ

Built 1900 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 42

I 10; EB & WB

Fair

Over: Gonzales Wash

8.7 mi W Jct US 95, La Paz, AZ

Built 1950 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 23,081

US 60

Fair

Over: Wash

2.1 mi E Jct US 93, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1937 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 17,716

I 10; WB

Fair

Over: Wash

40.5 mi West Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1973 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 14,197

I 10; EB

Fair

Over: Wash

26.3 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 11,500

I 10; WB

Fair

Over: Wash

26.3 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,900

I 10; EB

Fair

Over: Wash

24.7 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,192

I 10; EB & WB

Fair

Over: Wash

22.9 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 21,925

I 10; WB

Fair

Over: Wash

16.9 mi West of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 13,743

SR 74

Fair

Over: Wash

13.9 mi E Jct US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,059

Frontage Rd.

Fair

Over: Papago drain

0.1 mi North of Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10

McDowell Road

Fair

Over: Drainage Channel

0.07 mi E of SR101L, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 28,792

IRR Princess Dr

Fair

Over: Wash

at Jct w/ Pacesetter Way, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 5,700

Adobe Road

Fair

Over: RWCD Floodway

0.41 E mi of Greenfield R, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,653

Hayden Road

Fair

Over: McCormick Ranch Drain Ch

1.3 mi S Shea Blvd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 24,096

McCormick Parkway

Fair

Over: Golf Cart Path

0.4 mi E Scottsdale Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 6,999

Via De Venture

Fair

Over: Camelback Walk Drainage

0.35 mi W of Hayden Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,600

Lake Pleasant Road

Fair

Over: CAP Canal

1.5 mi S Carefree Hwy, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1980 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,817

Vistancia Blvd

Fair

Over: Wash

1.75 mi SW/ El Mirage Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2003 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 13,642

Thompson Peak Pkwy

Fair

Over: Wash

0.5 mi E Jct Pima Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,100

IRR SR 66

Fair

Over: Wash

32.3 mi E Jct I 40, Mohave, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,643

IRR SR 66

Fair

Over: Wash

32.4 mi E Jct I 40, Mohave, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,643

IRR SR 66

Fair

Over: Wash

36.7 mi E Jct I 40, Mohave, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,643

US 93

Fair

Over: Wash

15.2 mi N Jct SR 68, Mohave, AZ

Built 1937 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,661

US 93

Fair

Over: Wash

4.6 mi N Jct SR 68, Mohave, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,748

US 93

Fair

Over: Wash

11.4 mi N Jct SR 68, Mohave, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,499

POE Ramp

Fair

Over: Wash

near Jct with SR 68, Mohave, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,100

Showing 2,301-2,350 of 5,640 bridges

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