US Bridges

IRR Allentown Road over I 40

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 11.9 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00956

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Allentown Road over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Allentown Road over I 40 in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR Allentown Road
CrossesI 40
Location11.9 MI E JCT US 191
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.28853, -109.15784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic62 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 Allentown Road over I 40 built?

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

What condition is IRR Allentown 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 IRR Allentown Road over I 40 carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR Allentown Road over I 40?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Allentown Road over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.