US Bridges

Mccarrell RD over I-40

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 3.4 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00710

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
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarrell RD over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccarrell RD 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMccarrell RD
CrossesI-40
Location3.4 MI W JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.164, -109.4863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mccarrell RD over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Mccarrell 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 Mccarrell RD over I-40 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mccarrell RD 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 Mccarrell RD over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.