Painted Desert RD over I-40
FairApache County, Arizona · 21.8 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00590
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 573
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Painted Desert RD over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Painted Desert RD over I-40 in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Painted Desert RD over I-40 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Painted Desert RD over I-40 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 Painted Desert RD over I-40 carry?
About 573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Painted Desert RD over I-40?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Painted Desert RD over I-40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.