US Bridges

I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 20.7 MI W JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01783

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,651
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 9,651 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,661 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesSunshine BNSF RR
Location20.7 MI W JCT SR 87
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0994, -110.9741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,651 (2021)
Projected traffic9,661 by 2041
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR carry?

About 9,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Sunshine BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.