US Bridges

I-40 WB over Crazy Creek

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 10.3 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00461

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Crazy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over Crazy Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,817 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,827 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesCrazy Creek
Location10.3 MI W JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.11185, -109.58933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,817 (2022)
Projected traffic10,827 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Crazy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-40 WB over Crazy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Crazy Creek carry?

About 10,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Crazy Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Crazy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.