US Bridges

I-40 WB over Transcon Lane

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 10.3 MI E JCT SR 99 · Structure no. 01780

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Transcon Lane is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-40 WB over Transcon Lane in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 11,316 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,326 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesTranscon Lane
Location10.3 MI E JCT SR 99
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0181, -110.6743
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,316 (2021)
Projected traffic11,326 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Transcon Lane built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-40 WB over Transcon Lane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Transcon Lane carry?

About 11,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Transcon Lane?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Transcon Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.