US Bridges

US 93 over I-40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · JCT I-40 / US 93 · Structure no. 01082

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over I-40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,203 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesI-40
LocationJCT I-40 / US 93
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1596, -113.6967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,203 (2022)
Projected traffic10,213 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over I-40 carry?

About 10,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over I-40?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.