US Bridges

Old B40 over Wash

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.7 MI W JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 07938

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old B40 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old B40 over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

CarriesOld B40
CrossesWash
Location0.7 MI W JCT SR 64
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2573, -112.1629
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2021
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old B40 over Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old B40 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 2021.

How much traffic does Old B40 over Wash carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Old B40 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old B40 over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.