I-40 WB over Dead River
FairApache County, Arizona · 17.2 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 02374
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,663
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB over Dead River is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over Dead River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,663 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,673 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB over Dead River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 WB over Dead River 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 I-40 WB over Dead River carry?
About 10,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB over Dead River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB over Dead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.