US Bridges

I 40; WB over Box Culvert

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 6.53 MI E JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 05909

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; WB over Box Culvert is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; WB over Box Culvert in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 years old, older 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 9,513 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,523 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40; WB
CrossesBox Culvert
Location6.53 MI E JCT SR 64
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2623, -112.0387
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,513 (2021)
Projected traffic9,523 by 2041
Trucks37%
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; WB over Box Culvert built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I 40; WB over Box Culvert 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 40; WB over Box Culvert carry?

About 9,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 40; WB over Box Culvert?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 40; WB over Box Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.