US Bridges

I 40; EB & WB over Chambers Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 05991

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB & WB over Chambers Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB & WB over Chambers Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 74 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 19,706 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,716 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB & WB
CrossesChambers Wash
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1925, -109.4261
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,706 (2021)
Projected traffic19,716 by 2041
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 & WB over Chambers Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 40; EB & WB over Chambers 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 & WB over Chambers Wash carry?

About 19,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB & WB over Chambers Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 40; EB & WB over Chambers Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.