US Bridges

I-40 over Meteor City RD

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Coconino County, Arizona · 5.8 W JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 20175

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,651
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Meteor City RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Meteor City RD in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,651 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,661 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesMeteor City RD
Location5.8 W JCT SR 99
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0941, -110.9309
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,651 (2021)
Projected traffic9,661 by 2041
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Meteor City RD built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Meteor City RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Meteor City RD carry?

About 9,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Meteor City RD?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Meteor City RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.