US Bridges

I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 14.1 MI S JCT US 93 · Structure no. 00848

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 5 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 7,999 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,009 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesBlack Rock Wash
Location14.1 MI S JCT US 93
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0022, -114.13673
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,999 (2022)
Projected traffic8,009 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-40 WB over Black Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash carry?

About 7,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Black Rock Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.