US Bridges

I 40; EB over Partridge Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.72 MI W JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 00843

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over Partridge Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40; EB over Partridge Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,514 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,524 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesPartridge Creek
Location3.72 MI W JCT SR 89
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2209, -112.5394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,514 (2022)
Projected traffic9,524 by 2042
Trucks31%
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 Partridge Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40; EB over Partridge Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 40; EB over Partridge Creek carry?

About 9,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over Partridge Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; EB over Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.