US Bridges

I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 10.5 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 05915

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,997
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 9,997 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,007 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; WB & Nfr
CrossesWash
Location10.5 MI W JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2383, -111.826
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic9,997 (2021)
Projected traffic10,007 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure5
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 & Nfr over Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 40; WB & Nfr over 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash carry?

About 9,997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 40; WB & Nfr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.