US Bridges

FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 2.7 MI S JCT SB 40 · Structure no. 00247

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 40; FAU 9009
CrossesHoly Moses Wash
Location2.7 MI S JCT SB 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1619, -114.0731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2020)
Projected traffic924 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR 40; FAU 9009 over Holy Moses Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.