US Bridges

SR 95 over I 40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.55 MI E Calif Bdr · Structure no. 00921

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over I 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 95 over I 40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 95
CrossesI 40
Location0.55 MI E Calif Bdr
RouteState Highway 95
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7178, -114.4782
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 95 over I 40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over I 40 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 SR 95 over I 40 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over I 40?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.