US Bridges

B 40 over I 40

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 15.5 MI E of JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 01900

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,589
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B 40 over I 40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying B 40 over I 40 in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,599 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesB 40
CrossesI 40
Location15.5 MI E of JCT SR 89
RouteState Highway 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2452, -112.2151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,589 (2022)
Projected traffic2,599 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was B 40 over I 40 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is B 40 over I 40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does B 40 over I 40 carry?

About 2,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is B 40 over I 40?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns B 40 over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.