US Bridges

I 40; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 25.7 MI E JCT I 17 · Structure no. 05928

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,522
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB & WB over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 76 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 19,522 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,532 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location25.7 MI E JCT I 17
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1522, -111.2469
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 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 traffic19,522 (2020)
Projected traffic19,532 by 2040
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40; EB & WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is I 40; EB & WB 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 May 2022.

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

About 19,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns I 40; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.