US Bridges

I-40 WB over B 40

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 5.6 MI W JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 02517

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over B 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over B 40 in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,385 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesB 40
Location5.6 MI W JCT SR 77
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9127, -110.157
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2021)
Projected traffic9,385 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure3
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 B 40 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over B 40 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over B 40 carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over B 40?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over B 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.