US Bridges

Pinta Road over I-40

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 13.4 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00708

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinta Road over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinta Road over I-40 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPinta Road
CrossesI-40
Location13.4 MI W JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0991, -109.6413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pinta Road over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Pinta Road 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 Pinta Road over I-40 carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pinta Road over I-40?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pinta Road over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.