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 188

Good

Over: Wash

3.9 mi E Jct SR 188, Gila, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 869

Tanglewood Rd

Good

Over: Drainage Channel

west of 14th Way, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1987 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 300

Mayo Blvd

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Mayo Blvd E/O Tatum, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1998 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 15,083

Bronco Butte Trail

Good

Over: Dry Wash

WO 16th Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2006 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 455

22nd St

Good

Over: Dry wash

NO Northview Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 1,995

Happy Valley Road

Good

Over: Dry Wash

Happy Valley Rd at 65 Ave, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2012 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 34,779

Dove Valley Road

Good

Over: Skunk Creek

0.33 mi E of I-17, Maricopa, AZ

Built 2013 Load: 88.9 t ADT: 10,787

US 60

Good

Over: Wash

9.0 mi E Jct US 180, Apache, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,095

US 180

Good

Over: Wash

10.0 mi S Jct SR 61, Apache, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,524

IRR US 191

Good

Over: Black Mountain

42.7 mi N Jct SR 264, Apache, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,639

IRR SR 264

Good

Over: Wash

2.7 mi W Jct US 191, Apache, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 6,138

US 180

Good

Over: Wash

38.3 mi E Jct SR 77, Apache, AZ

Built 1971 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 394

US 180

Good

Over: Nutrioso Creek

19.3 mi S Jct US 60, Apache, AZ

Built 1974 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,205

US 180

Good

Over: Paddy Creek

20.3 mi S Jct US 60, Apache, AZ

Built 1974 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,205

IRR I 40; EB

Good

Over: Box Canyon Wash

5.8 mi E Jct US 191, Apache, AZ

Built 1978 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,868

US 180

Good

Over: Davis Creek

11.2 mi S Jct US 60, Apache, AZ

Built 1981 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,585

US 180

Good

Over: Wash

6.8 mi S Jct US 60, Apache, AZ

Built 1981 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,382

Auger Cyn Rd(U180)

Good

Over: Auger Creek

9.2 mi N Jct US 191, Apache, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,205

US 60

Good

Over: Wash

12.2 mi E Jct SR 61, Apache, AZ

Built 1993 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,147

US 191

Good

Over: Wash

6.4 mi N Jct I-40, Apache, AZ

Built 1954 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 832

US 191

Good

Over: Wash

39.8 mi S Jct US 160, Apache, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,550

Sprgvile Gen Pl Rd

Good

Over: Little Colorado River

1.0 mi E Jct US 180, Apache, AZ

Built 1982 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 680

School Bus Rd

Good

Over: Little Colorado River

0.2 mi S Jct SR 260, Apache, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 900

SR 80

Good

Over: Wash

0.8 mi S Jct SR B 10, Cochise, AZ

Built 1941 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 187,197

SR 80

Good

Over: Wash

0.9 mi S Jct SR B 10, Cochise, AZ

Built 1941 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 187,197

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

0.2 mi S Jct I-10, Cochise, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 10,409

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

1.8 mi S Jct I-10, Cochise, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 8,830

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

8.6 mi S Jct I-10, Cochise, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,223

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

2.3 mi E Jct SR 92, Cochise, AZ

Built 1955 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 8,598

SR 92

Good

Over: Wash

0.5 mi S Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 25,790

SR 92

Good

Over: Wash

3.5 mi S Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1936 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 20,631

SR 92

Good

Over: Wash

9.1 mi S Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1960 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 4,931

SR 186

Good

Over: Ideal Draw

12.6 mi W Jct SR 181, Cochise, AZ

Built 1970 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 231

US 191

Good

Over: Wash

30.4 mi S Jct US 70, Cochise, AZ

Built 1947 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 2,860

I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

7.9 mi E Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1960 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 16,051

I 10; EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

17.8 mi E Jct US 191, Cochise, AZ

Built 1962 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 15,946

US 191

Good

Over: Wash

21.6 mi N Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1972 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 1,183

Schraeder Road

Good

Over: Drainage Channel

2.0 mi E of Jct SR 92, Cochise, AZ

Built 1992 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 210

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

14 M S Jct I-10, Cochise, AZ

Built 2001 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,149

SR 90

Good

Over: Wash

17.9 mi S Jct I 10, Cochise, AZ

Built 2000 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,149

I-10 EB & WB

Good

Over: Wash

0.7 mi W Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 2012 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 29,979

Buffalo Soldier Tr

Good

Over: Desert Wash

0.28 mi S SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 9,835

Apache Powder Road

Good

Over: Wash

1.2 mi S Jct SR 80, Cochise, AZ

Built 1964 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 870

Central Hwy

Good

Over: Wash

0.4 mi S Jct Dbl Adobe Rd, Cochise, AZ

Built 1980 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 700

Buffalo Soldier Tr

Good

Over: Soldier Creek

1.9 mi S Jct Golf Links R, Cochise, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 12,972

Avenida Cochise

Good

Over: Summit Drainage

0.5 mi E. Jct B.S.Trail, Cochise, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 6,231

Avenida Del Sol

Good

Over: Wash

500' S of SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 1986 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 7,693

Dark Star Road

Good

Over: Wash

0.1 mi W Jct SR 90, Cochise, AZ

Built 2010 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 500

IRR US 89

Good

Over: Wash

13.9 mi N Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,754

IRR US 89

Good

Over: Wash

14.4 mi N Jct US 160, Coconino, AZ

Built 1958 Load: 89.8 t ADT: 3,754

Showing 4,901-4,950 of 5,640 bridges

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