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

Val Vista Drive

Fair

Over: Eastern Canal

0.5 mi N Williams Fld Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1975 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 26,870

Perkinsville Road

Fair

Over: Government Canyon

14.0 mi SE Jct SR 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1951 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 90

3rd Street

Fair

Over: Yuma East Main Canal

0.5 mi W Jct 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 7,770

Cactus Road

Fair

Over: Arizona Canal

0.11 mi W of 51st Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 27,261

Sulfur Springs St

Fair

Over: Desert Wash

0.4 mi N Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1900 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 2,200

Houghton Road

Fair

Over: Pantano Wash

0.3 mi N Jct Irvington Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 20,266

Central Avenue

Fair

Over: Union Canal

0.4 mi S Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 1,685

5th Avenue

Fair

Over: Union Canal

0.4 mi S Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 1,102

8th Avenue

Fair

Over: Union Canal

0.3 mi S Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 6,773

Mill Avenue SB

Fair

Over: Salt River Lakeview Dr

0.2 mi S of Curry Road, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1931 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 7,578

Ocotillo Road

Fair

Over: Queen Creek

E of Hawes Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 20,600

Paradise-Portal Rd

Fair

Over: Turkey Creek

5.0 mi W Jct Portal Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1935 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 60

Paradise-Portal Rd

Fair

Over: Silver Creek

7.9 mi W Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1934 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 60

A Avenue

Fair

Over: Dry Wash

0.2 mi S Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1929 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 4,300

Crown King Rd

Fair

Over: Wash

14.0 mi NW Jct I-17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 148

IRR BIA RTE 3

Fair

Over: NAVAJO POINT DRAW

43.1 KM E OF COOLIDGE DAM, Graham, AZ

Built 1929 Load: 21.9 t ADT: 120

IRR BIA ROUTE 1

Fair

Over: TYSON WATERWAY

1.6 KM S OF BIA 1/56 INT., La Paz, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 22.0 t ADT: 1,700

University Drive

Fair

Over: CAP Canal

0.35 mi E/ Ellsworth Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1983 Load: 22.6 t ADT: 16,202

SR 89; FAP 025

Fair

Over: Johnson Canyon

1.5 mi S Jct I-40, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1941 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,460

US 60

Fair

Over: Wash

3.2 mi E Jct I-10, La Paz, AZ

Built 1932 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,200

SR 92

Fair

Over: Garden Canyon

3.3 mi S Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 22,879

IRR SR 85; FAP 075

Fair

Over: Rio Cornez Wash

32.9 mi S Jct SR B 8, Pima, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,641

SR 79

Fair

Over: Olsen Wash

13.3 mi North Jct SR 77, Pinal, AZ

Built 1939 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 34

US 191 SB

Fair

Over: Rattlesnake Canyon

1.8 mi N Jct SR 75, Greenlee, AZ

Built 1942 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 5,190

SR 77

Fair

Over: Seven Mile Draw

7.1 mi N Jct SR 277, Navajo, AZ

Built 1946 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,684

SR 77

Fair

Over: Wash

9.8 mi N Jct SR 277, Navajo, AZ

Built 1946 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,684

US 60; FAP 022

Fair

Over: Reymert wash

7.6 mi E Jct SR 79, Pinal, AZ

Built 1947 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 10,693

I-40 WB

Fair

Over: Franconia Wash

3.8 mi E Jct SR 95, Mohave, AZ

Built 1951 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 7,733

I 19; WFR

Fair

Over: Sopori River

0.3 mi S Jct Arivaca Rd, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 1929 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 200

I 17; EFR & WFR

Fair

Over: Grand Canal

2.6 mi North Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 194,100

US 60; FAP 026

Fair

Over: Little Colorado River

2.3 mi E Jct US 180, Apache, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 4,701

I-8 SFR

Fair

Over: Sauceda Wash

2.4 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1930 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 362

I-8 EB

Fair

Over: Sauceda Wash

2.4 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1955 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 6,223

SR 92

Fair

Over: Green Bush Draw

12.3 mi West of Jct US 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1938 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 4,259

IRR US 70

Fair

Over: Gilson Wash

7.7 mi E Jct US 60, Gila, AZ

Built 1953 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 4,882

SR 83

Fair

Over: Barrel Canyon

10.8 mi S Jct I-10, Pima, AZ

Built 1928 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,488

US 160

Fair

Over: Hamblin Wash

0.7 mi E Jct US 89, Coconino, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 6,001

IRR US 89

Fair

Over: Wash

4.6 mi S Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1960 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 9,038

IRR SR 387

Fair

Over: Santa Cruz Wash

2.7 mi N Jct SR 84, Pinal, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 23,413

Pittman Road

Fair

Over: I 40

5.9 mi East Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1965 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 200

Sherwood Forest Rd

Fair

Over: I 40

7.0 mi East Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1965 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 100

Spitz Springs Road

Fair

Over: I 40

9.9 mi East Jct SR 64, Coconino, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 100

IRR SR 73;

Fair

Over: Coal Mine Canyon

7.0 mi S Jct SR 260, Navajo, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 5,856

Crookton Road

Fair

Over: I 40

6.5 mi W Jct SR 89, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 393

I-8 SFR

Fair

Over: Wash

5.3 mi W Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1923 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 602

I-8 EB

Fair

Over: Dublin Wash

14.6 mi E Jct US 95, Yuma, AZ

Built 1927 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 9,466

8th Street

Fair

Over: Graveyard Wash

150 ft W Jct US 70, Graham, AZ

Built 1920 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 14,272

Central Avenue

Fair

Over: I-10 / Deck Park

2.2 mi E Jct I-17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 6,860

Central Avenue

Fair

Over: I-10 / Deck Park

2.2 mi E Jct I-17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 6,988

Laughlin Rd Br

Fair

Over: Colorado River

Colorado River-Laughlin, Mohave, AZ

Built 1987 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 32,500

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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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