US Bridges

I 40 FR over I 40 EB

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 9.5 MI E JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01270

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 FR over I 40 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 FR over I 40 EB in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, 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 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 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,158 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40 FR
CrossesI 40 EB
Location9.5 MI E JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2082, -111.5173
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2022)
Projected traffic2,158 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 FR over I 40 EB built?

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

What condition is I 40 FR over I 40 EB 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 FR over I 40 EB carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 40 FR over I 40 EB?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 FR over I 40 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.