US Bridges

Dw Ranch Road over I-40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 6.2 MI E JCT SR 66 · Structure no. 01249

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dw Ranch Road over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dw Ranch Road over I-40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 3,266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,276 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDw Ranch Road
CrossesI-40
Location6.2 MI E JCT SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1974, -113.9059
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,266 (2021)
Projected traffic3,276 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dw Ranch Road over I-40 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Dw Ranch Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dw Ranch Road over I-40 carry?

About 3,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dw Ranch Road over I-40?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dw Ranch Road over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.