US Bridges

40th Street over I 10

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.87 MI E of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 02190

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,881
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over I 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over I 10 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,881 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,891 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesI 10
Location2.87 MI E of JCT I 17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4105, -111.9954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,881 (2022)
Projected traffic27,891 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 40th Street over I 10 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Street over I 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 40th Street over I 10 carry?

About 27,881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 40th Street over I 10?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.