US Bridges

IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 19.8 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00679

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD is a concrete frame carrying IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,213 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,223 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR I 40; EB
CrossesLupton RD
Location19.8 MI E JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.35765, -109.05167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,213 (2022)
Projected traffic11,223 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD 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 IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD carry?

About 11,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I 40; EB over Lupton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.