I 40; EB & WB over Wash
GoodNavajo County, Arizona · 9.9 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 05971
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,968
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 40; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB & WB over Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 63 years old, older 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 23,968 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,978 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 40; EB & WB over Wash built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is I 40; EB & WB over Wash 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 40; EB & WB over Wash carry?
About 23,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I 40; EB & WB over Wash?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I 40; EB & WB over Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.