US Bridges

I-40 EB over 40B

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · JCT 40B at Seligman · Structure no. 01259

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over 40B is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over 40B in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,982 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,992 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 EB
Crosses40B
LocationJCT 40B at Seligman
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.3103, -112.8561
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,982 (2022)
Projected traffic8,992 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over 40B built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over 40B 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 2024.

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

About 8,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over 40B?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over 40B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.