US Bridges

IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 5.8 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 06710

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,868 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,878 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR I 40; EB
CrossesBox Canyon Wash
Location5.8 MI E JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2738, -109.2599
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic12,868 (2021)
Projected traffic12,878 by 2041
Trucks41%
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 IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon 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 over Box Canyon Wash carry?

About 12,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR I 40; EB over Box Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.