I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork
FairYavapai County, Arizona · 2.1 MI W JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 00440
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,553
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7,553 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork carry?
About 7,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB over BNSF Railroad @ Ash Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.