US Bridges

IRR I 40; S Frte R over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 17.8 MI E of JCT US 666 · Structure no. 06354

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 40; S Frte R over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR I 40; S Frte R over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR I 40; S Frte R
CrossesWash
Location17.8 MI E of JCT US 666
RouteState Highway 40
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.3353, -109.0699
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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; S Frte R over Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I 40; S Frte R 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; S Frte R over Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR I 40; S Frte R over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR I 40; S Frte R over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.