US Bridges

I 40; EB over Canyon Padre

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 23.32 MI E of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 01670

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over Canyon Padre is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40; EB over Canyon Padre in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,660 by 2042. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesCanyon Padre
Location23.32 MI E of JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.159, -111.2864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,650 (2022)
Projected traffic11,660 by 2042
Trucks49%
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 I 40; EB over Canyon Padre built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40; EB over Canyon Padre 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 Canyon Padre carry?

About 11,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over Canyon Padre?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; EB over Canyon Padre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.