US Bridges

IRR I 40; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 15.6 MI East JCT US 191 · Structure no. 06006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,692
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 1963, so it is 62 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 19,692 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,702 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR I 40; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location15.6 MI East JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.314, -109.0985
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic19,692 (2021)
Projected traffic19,702 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure6
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.