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

MOUNTAIN SKY AVE.

Good

Over: Dry Wash

East of 40 Pl., Maricopa, AZ

Built 1999 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 2,400

Union Hills Drive

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Union Hills Dr & 9th St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1999 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 22,864

Ranger Dr

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Ranger Dr E/O 53rd St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,000

Ranger Dr

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Ranger Dr W/O 52 St, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 1,500

Tatum Boulevard

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Tatum 150 N/O Casey Ln, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 20,000

Tatum Boulevard

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Tatum 100 S/O Dale Ln, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1994 Load: 35.9 t ADT: 20,000

SR 80

Good

Over: Dry Wash

30.6 mi E Jct US 191, Cochise, AZ

Built 1929 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 609

I-40 EB

Good

Over: Flat Top Wash

11.2 mi E Jct SR 95, Mohave, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 8,409

I-40 WB

Good

Over: Manila Wash

14.6 mi E Jct SR 87, Navajo, AZ

Built 1969 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10,264

IRR Dirk Lay Rd

Good

Over: I-10

17.7 mi W Jct I-8, Pinal, AZ

Built 1967 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10

SR 99; Leupp Road

Good

Over: I-40

@ Jct of SR 99, Coconino, AZ

Built 1969 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 378

I 40; WB

Good

Over: Babbitts Tank Wash

20.7 mi W Jct SR 99, Coconino, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,523

Meteor Rd

Good

Over: I-40

11.7 mi W Jct SR 99, Coconino, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 643

SR 260

Good

Over: Sharp Creek

24.1 mi E Jct SR 87, Gila, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,666

I 19; NB

Good

Over: Quartz Wash

1.9 mi N of Jct B 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 20,358

I 19; SB

Good

Over: Quartz Wash

1.9 mi N of Jct B 19, Pima, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 21,137

IRR SR 87

Good

Over: I-40

Jct I-40, Navajo, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,401

I-40 WB

Good

Over: Griffith Wash

8.5 mi W Jct US 93, Mohave, AZ

Built 1974 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,871

SR 260 WB

Good

Over: Wildlife Crossing

10.7 mi E Jct SR 87, Gila, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,610

I 10

Good

Over: Dirt/Gravel Road

20.8 mi W Jct I 10/I 17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 222,327

Avondale Blvd

Good

Over: Papago W Drain Channel

1.9 mi N of Jct SR 85, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 24,740

WB 10

Good

Over: I 17 SB FR M3 Ramp

at I 17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1988 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 28,106

US 60 Grand Av

Good

Over: I 17 Blk Canyn Hwy

1.0 mi North Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 38,672

Third Street

Good

Over: I-10

2.4 mi E Jct I-17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1987 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 15,340

SR 143

Good

Over: University Drive

0.7 mi North of Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1984 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 81,000

I 10 Off Ramp

Good

Over: Ajo Way

2.0 mi E Jct I-19, Pima, AZ

Built 1987 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 7,254

SL 101

Good

Over: 51st Avenue

20.19 mi N of Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 173,162

SL 202 off-ramp

Good

Over: EB Front Road SL 202

3.11 mi E of Jct I 10, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 15,642

SR 101L EB Fr

Good

Over: Cave Creek Wash

0.8 mi E of 7th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1999 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,674

SR 260

Good

Over: Wickiup Wash

6.7 mi E Jct I-17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1981 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,300

Sonoran Blvd

Good

Over: I-17

1.0 mi S Jct SR 74, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2009 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,912

SR 101L SB

Good

Over: Salt River & Ramp W-S

SR 101 / SR 202 TI, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 74,629

Ramp 101S to 202E

Good

Over: Rp W-S 101 202 Rp E-N

101 / 202 TI, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 19,036

Ramp S-E

Good

Over: I 10

at Superstition TI, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1995 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 15,087

Priest Drive

Good

Over: Red Mt Fwy (Loop 202)

5.7 mi E Jct I 10 & S, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1991 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 38,486

SR 51

Good

Over: Thomas Road

Thomas Rd & SR 51, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1989 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 180,704

I 40; WB

Good

Over: Walnut Canyon

14.8 mi E Jct I 17, Coconino, AZ

Built 1997 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 10,168

SR 69 SB

Good

Over: Big Bug Creek

5.9 mi NW Jct I 17, Yavapai, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 8,003

SR 287

Good

Over: UPRR

0.1 mi E Jct SR 87, Pinal, AZ

Built 1999 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 13,891

SR 87 NB

Good

Over: Sycamore Creek

17.5 mi S Jct SR 188, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,696

SR 87 SB

Good

Over: Sycamore Creek

17.5 mi S Jct SR 188, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,696

Gilbert Road

Good

Over: Loop 202

3.7 mi N. US 60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 16,554

SR188

Good

Over: Quail Springs Wash

1.70 mi W Jct SR288, Gila, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,057

SR 188

Good

Over: Sandy Blevens Wash

0.8 mi E Jct SR 288, Gila, AZ

Built 2005 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,057

SR 101L

Good

Over: SB Frontage Road

0.25 mi N of L101/L202, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2003 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 37,770

SR 202L

Good

Over: South Canal

8.3 m E L101/6.5 m N US60, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2002 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 95,418

US 93

Good

Over: Hoover Dam Access Rd

65.1 mi NW Jct SR 68, Mohave, AZ

Built 2004 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 19,650

Riggles Avenue

Good

Over: I-10

0.5 mi E Jct US 95, La Paz, AZ

Built 2002 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,000

Brown Road

Good

Over: SR 202L

Brown Road/L202 - Mesa, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 12,900

SR 101L

Good

Over: Bethany Home Outfall Chn

200 N of Bethany Home Rd, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2008 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,793

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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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