IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek
FairApache County, Arizona · 8.4 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 01134
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,552
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek 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 25,552 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,562 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek 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 Black Creek carry?
About 25,552 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IRR I 40; EB over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.