US Bridges

I-40 EB over Dead River

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 17.2 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00565

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Dead River is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over Dead River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,096 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,106 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesDead River
Location17.2 MI W JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.08446, -109.70686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,096 (2022)
Projected traffic10,106 by 2042
Trucks43%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Dead River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Dead River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over Dead River carry?

About 10,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Dead River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Dead River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.