US Bridges

Happy Jack Road over I 40

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 11.9 MI East JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 01313

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Jack Road over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Jack Road 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHappy Jack Road
CrossesI 40
Location11.9 MI East JCT SR 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.815, -114.1473
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Happy Jack Road over I 40 built?

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

What condition is Happy Jack 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Happy Jack Road over I 40 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Happy Jack Road over I 40?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Jack Road over I 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.