Arizona bridges
Arizona reports 8,587 bridges and culverts across 15 counties. 95 (1.1%) are rated in poor condition, and 212 are posted with load limits or closed. The oldest structure still in the inventory dates from 1900.
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Counties
Circle size reflects the number of bridges- Apache County 258
- Cochise County 501
- Coconino County 406
- Gila County 259
- Graham County 181
- Greenlee County 91
- La Paz County 306
- Maricopa County 2,854
- Mohave County 640
- Navajo County 278
- Pima County 1,154
- Pinal County 717
- Santa Cruz County 137
- Yavapai County 543
- Yuma County 262
Condition
Good63%(5,430)
Fair36%(3,062)
Poor1%(95)
Counties with the highest share of poor bridges
- Apache County6.2% of 258
- Graham County3.9% of 181
- Greenlee County3.3% of 91
- La Paz County3.3% of 306
- Yuma County2.3% of 262
Structure types
| Structure type | Bridges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 4,797 | 55.9% |
| Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder | 1,501 | 17.5% |
| Slab | 872 | 10.2% |
| Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread | 609 | 7.1% |
| Box Beam or Girders - Multiple | 449 | 5.2% |
| Tee Beam | 145 | 1.7% |
| Frame | 97 | 1.1% |
| Arch - Deck | 40 | 0.5% |
| Girder and Floorbeam System | 30 | 0.3% |
| Truss - Thru | 26 | 0.3% |
| Channel Beam | 11 | 0.1% |
| Truss - Deck | 5 | 0.1% |
| Orthotropic | 2 | 0.0% |
| Arch - Thru | 1 | 0.0% |
| Segmental Box Girder | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
When Arizona's bridges were built
Busiest
- SR 101L over Cave Creek RoadGoodMaricopa County · 282,818 vehicles/day
- Ramp to I-10 NW over I 10 MainlineFairPima County · 281,068 vehicles/day
- US 60 over Mesa Drainage ChannelGoodMaricopa County · 246,297 vehicles/day
- Sl 202 over Grand CanalGoodMaricopa County · 243,128 vehicles/day
- Sl 202 over 40th StreetFairMaricopa County · 243,128 vehicles/day
Longest
- I 10 WB over I17 Ramps City StreetsFairMaricopa County · 7,111 ft
- I 10 EB over I17 Ramps City StreetsFairMaricopa County · 7,111 ft
- L 202 EB over Mcclintock; Salt Rv; RamFairMaricopa County · 5,292 ft
- L 202 WB over Mcclintock; Salt Rv; RamGoodMaricopa County · 5,171 ft
- I 17 NB Ramp over I10 I17 Ramps City STGoodMaricopa County · 3,940 ft
Oldest
- Concho Creek RD over Concho CreekFairApache County · Built 1900
- Sulfur Springs ST over Desert WashFairCochise County · Built 1900
- Moon Canyon Ave over Storm DrainPoorCochise County · Built 1900
- Pearce RD over Middle March CreekFairCochise County · Built 1900
- SR 179 NB over WashFairCoconino County · Built 1900
Newest
- US 95 over Wellton Mohawk CanalGoodYuma County · Built 2025
- Gilbert RD over Salt RiverGoodMaricopa County · Built 2024
- I 40; EB over Willow CreekGoodMohave County · Built 2024
- J W Powell Blvd over I 17GoodCoconino County · Built 2024
- SR 77 over WashGoodPinal County · Built 2024
Who owns Arizona's bridges
| State | 4,882 | 56.9% |
| City | 1,642 | 19.1% |
| County | 1,234 | 14.4% |
| Federal | 537 | 6.3% |
| Town / Township | 275 | 3.2% |
| Tribal | 9 | 0.1% |
| Private | 4 | 0.0% |
| Railroad | 2 | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.0% |
More Arizona facts
Total bridge length212 miles
Total deck area67,063,607 sq ft
Culverts counted as bridges4,797 (56%)
On the National Highway System3,282
Posted with load limits204
Closed to traffic8
Listed or eligible for the National Register42
Average daily traffic per bridge14,109 vehicles
Newest structure2025