US Bridges

I-40 WB over Joseph City Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 17.3 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01895

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Joseph City Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over Joseph City 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 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 10,538 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,548 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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 WB
CrossesJoseph City Wash
Location17.3 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteInterstate 40
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9548, -110.341
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,538 (2021)
Projected traffic10,548 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 WB over Joseph City Wash built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB over Joseph City 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 WB over Joseph City Wash carry?

About 10,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Joseph City Wash?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Joseph City Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.