US Bridges

I 40; EB over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 4.9 MI W of JCT US 191 · Structure no. 05987

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,762
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,762 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,772 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesWash
Location4.9 MI W of JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1508, -109.5069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,762 (2021)
Projected traffic10,772 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 40; EB over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40; EB over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does I 40; EB over Wash carry?

About 10,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 40; EB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.