US Bridges

IRR I 40; EB & WB over Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 14.2 MI East JCT US 191 · Structure no. 06002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 40; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR I 40; EB & WB over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 22,224 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,234 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR I 40; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location14.2 MI East JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.3044, -109.121
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic22,224 (2021)
Projected traffic22,234 by 2041
Trucks42%
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 IRR I 40; EB & WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is IRR I 40; EB & WB over 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 2022.

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

About 22,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.