I-40 EB over Little Colorado River
FairNavajo County, Arizona · 11.6 MI E JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 01596
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,004 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,613
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 EB over Little Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over Little Colorado River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 12,613 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,623 by 2041. The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 EB over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-40 EB over Little Colorado River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 EB over Little Colorado River carry?
About 12,613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 EB over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 EB over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.