US Bridges

I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 16.0 MI E of JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 01901

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD 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 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 10,623 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,633 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesSfrr & Cataract Lake RD
Location16.0 MI E of JCT SR 89
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.249, -112.2098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,623 (2021)
Projected traffic10,633 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD built?

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

What condition is I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD carry?

About 10,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; EB over Sfrr & Cataract Lake RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.