US Bridges

I 40; WB over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 14.5 MI East of JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 05846

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; WB over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,005 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,015 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40; WB
CrossesWash
Location14.5 MI East of JCT SR 95
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates34.85153, -114.14644
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,005 (2018)
Projected traffic12,015 by 2038
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 40; WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 40; WB over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 40; WB over Wash carry?

About 12,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 40; WB over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.