US Bridges

I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.20 MI E Calif Border · Structure no. 01172

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; S Front RD
CrossesCable Anchorage
Location0.20 MI E Calif Border
RouteState Highway 40
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7174, -114.482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage built?

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

What condition is I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage 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 I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; S Front RD over Cable Anchorage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.