US Bridges

IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 18.4 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 02059

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 98 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR I 40; Sfr
CrossesLupton Wash
Location18.4 MI E JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.34196, -109.06213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash 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; Sfr over Lupton Wash carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR I 40; Sfr over Lupton Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.