US Bridges

Proving Ground RD over I 40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 16.4 MI East JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 00923

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proving Ground RD over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Proving Ground RD 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProving Ground RD
CrossesI 40
Location16.4 MI East JCT SR 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8787, -114.1485
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic339 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Proving Ground RD over I 40 built?

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

What condition is Proving Ground RD 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 Proving Ground RD over I 40 carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Proving Ground RD over I 40?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Proving Ground RD over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.