US Bridges

I 40 WB over Butler Avenue

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 2.9 MI E JCT I 17 · Structure no. 02077

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,576
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 WB over Butler Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 WB over Butler Avenue in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30,576 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,586 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 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 WB
CrossesButler Avenue
Location2.9 MI E JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1917, -111.6224
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,576 (2023)
Projected traffic30,586 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 WB over Butler Avenue built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40 WB over Butler Avenue 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 WB over Butler Avenue carry?

About 30,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 40 WB over Butler Avenue?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 WB over Butler Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.