US Bridges

I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 4.5 MI West JCT I 17 · Structure no. 00332

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 5 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 12,435 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,445 by 2042. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesRR Riordanrd. & Wash
Location4.5 MI West JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1951, -111.7384
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,435 (2022)
Projected traffic12,445 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash carry?

About 12,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; EB over RR Riordanrd. & Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.