US Bridges

Sun Valley Road over I-40

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 1.8 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 00931

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Valley Road over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun Valley Road over I-40 in Navajo 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSun Valley Road
CrossesI-40
Location1.8 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9797, -110.0579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2022)
Projected traffic802 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Sun Valley Road over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley Road over I-40 carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sun Valley Road over I-40?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sun Valley Road over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.