US Bridges

Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 10.3 MI East of JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 01311

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ranch RD
CrossesI 40
Location10.3 MI East of JCT SR 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7954, -114.1613
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40 built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Ranch 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 Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40 carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ranch RD over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.