US Bridges

I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 20.7 MI W JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 02514

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,009 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,019 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 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
CrossesBabbitts Tank Wash
Location20.7 MI W JCT SR 99
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1312, -111.1901
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,009 (2024)
Projected traffic10,019 by 2042
Trucks44%
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 Babbitts Tank Wash built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash carry?

About 10,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Babbitts Tank Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.