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

Limberlost Dr

Good

Over: Drainageway

Just E of Stone Ave., Pima, AZ

Built 1996 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 6,215

12th Avenue

Good

Over: Wash

S 12th Av N of Elvira Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 2002 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 7,814

Quail Creek Pkwy

Good

Over: Quail Creek

1.0 mi E Jct Campbell Ave, Pima, AZ

Built 2007 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 2,010

Naranja Drive

Good

Over: Wash

0.2 mi W Jct 1st Ave, Pima, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 4,040

Starlight View Rd

Good

Over: Wash

200' S Sahuarita Rd, Pima, AZ

Built 2012 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 510

Campbell Ave

Good

Over: Wash

0.8 mi S Quail X-ing Blvd, Pima, AZ

Built 2011 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 510

Campbell Ave

Good

Over: Madera Wash

0.1M E of Old Nogales Hwy, Pima, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 710

SR 84

Good

Over: Hammock Wash

1.2 mi E Jct I-8, Pinal, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,516

SR 79

Good

Over: Wash

13.1 mi N Jct SR 287, Pinal, AZ

Built 1960 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 7,238

I 8; EB

Good

Over: Wash

16.0 mi East of Jct SR 84, Pinal, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 3,613

I 8; WB Ramp

Good

Over: Wash

16.0 mi East of Jct SR 84, Pinal, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 3,613

I 8; WB

Good

Over: Wash

4.81 mi W of Jct I 10, Pinal, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 3,336

IRR I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

2.1 mi South Jct SR 187, Pinal, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 42,223

IRR I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

2.8 mi South Jct SR 187, Pinal, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 42,223

IRR I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

4.8 mi SE Jct SR 187, Pinal, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 42,223

I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

6.9 mi N Jct I-8, Pinal, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 45,000

I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

13.5 mi S Jct SR 84, Pinal, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 22,466

I 8; WB Ramps

Good

Over: Wash

8.8 mi W of Jct I 10, Pinal, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 210

I 8; EB Off Ramp

Good

Over: Wash

0.2 mi W of Jct I 10, Pinal, AZ

Built 1966 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 2,250

SR 238

Good

Over: Wash

2.83 mi W Jct Maricopa Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 6,361

SR 238

Good

Over: Wash

2.46 mi W Jct Maricopa Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 6,361

Clemans-Felix Rd

Good

Over: Un-Named Wash

1.5 mi S Ariz Farms Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 1961 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,520

Queen Valley Rd

Good

Over: Wash

0.3 mi N Jct US 60, Pinal, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,184

Hunt Highway

Good

Over: Walker Butte Wash

N of Merrill Ranch Pkwy, Pinal, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 8,355

Hayden Peak Rd

Good

Over: Wash

400' E Jct Mtn Vista, Pinal, AZ

Built 2003 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 750

Mnt Vista Blvd

Good

Over: Wash

@ Jct w/Thompson Rd, Pinal, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,200

Mila Rd

Good

Over: Wash

@ Jct w/Saratoga Mdws Dr, Pinal, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,000

US 60

Good

Over: Happy Camp Wash

4.2 mi W of Jct 177, Pinal, AZ

Built 2016 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 5,355

US60

Good

Over: Happy Camp Wash

4.2mi W of Jct 177, Pinal, AZ

Built 2016 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 5,338

Kino Springs Drive

Good

Over: Proto Canyon Wash

0.2 mi S Jct SR 82, Santa Cruz, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 310

US 93

Good

Over: Wash

4.2 mi N Jct SR 71, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 8,571

US 93

Good

Over: Wash

1.4 mi N Jct SR 71, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 8,571

US 93

Good

Over: Wash

0.3 mi S Jct SR 71, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 9,217

SR 179

Good

Over: Wash

2.3 mi N Jct I-17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 6,514

Skull Valley Road

Good

Over: Gardner Wash

8.3 mi N Jct Kirkland Rd, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,180

Glenshandra Dr

Good

Over: Wash

0.6 mi E of Will. Vly Rd, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 537

SB 8

Good

Over: Colorado River

2.12 mi W of Jct US 95, Yuma, AZ

Built 1956 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 12,600

US 95

Good

Over: Wash

20.9 mi S Jct I 10, Yuma, AZ

Built 1968 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,626

US 95

Good

Over: Wash

26.36 mi N Jct I-8, Yuma, AZ

Built 2003 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 1,633

8th Street

Good

Over: Wellton Canal

2.0 mi E Jct Ave 33E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1990 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 160

1st Street

Good

Over: Texas Hill Drainage

0.9 mi W Jct Ave 50E, Yuma, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 75

Avenue 21E

Good

Over: Dome Lateral

S Jct Co. 8th St, Yuma, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 38.1 t ADT: 105

3rd Street

Good

Over: Convention Center Hall

S. of Monroe, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 6,500

Aleppo Drive

Good

Over: Drainage Ditch

0.29 mi W/ Spanish Garden, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 1,637

Sun Valley Pkwy-61

Good

Over: Wash

14.4 mi N/ McDowell Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 1,134

Wildwood Drive

Good

Over: Drainage Ditch

200' W/ 125th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1979 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 500

Riggs Rd

Good

Over: Sonoqui Wash

0.2 mi E of Hawes Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2012 Load: 38.7 t ADT: 7,098

Sun Valley Pkwy-74

Good

Over: Wash

19.6 mi N/ McDowell Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 38.8 t ADT: 9,729

Rainbow Rd

Good

Over: RID Canal

0.85 mi N/ Broadway, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 38.9 t ADT: 3,374

IRR US 191

Good

Over: Wash

6.1 mi S Jct SR 264, Apache, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 39.0 t ADT: 1,349

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