US Bridges

I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 4.8 MI W JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01809

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,654
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 11,654 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,664 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesCemetery Wash
Location4.8 MI W JCT SR 87
RouteInterstate 40
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.03917, -110.70841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,654 (2021)
Projected traffic11,664 by 2041
Trucks43%
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 EB over Cemetery Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash 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 Cemetery Wash carry?

About 11,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Cemetery Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.