US Bridges

IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 8.7 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00955

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40 in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR ST Anselm RD
CrossesI 40
Location8.7 MI E JCT US 191
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.28282, -109.21158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is IRR ST Anselm 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 IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40 carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR ST Anselm RD over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.