US Bridges

I-40 EB over Crazy Creek

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 10.3 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00674

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Crazy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over Crazy Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,867 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,877 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).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesCrazy Creek
Location10.3 MI W JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.11147, -109.58942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,867 (2022)
Projected traffic10,877 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Crazy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB 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 EB over Crazy Creek carry?

About 10,867 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Crazy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.