Franconia Road over I 40
FairMohave County, Arizona · 3.5 MI E JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 01590
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franconia Road over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franconia Road over I 40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franconia Road over I 40 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franconia 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Franconia Road over I 40 carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franconia Road over I 40?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Franconia Road over I 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.