US Bridges

I-40 WB over Audley RD

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 40.8 MI E JCT US 93 · Structure no. 01521

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Audley RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Audley RD in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 17,852 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,862 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesAudley RD
Location40.8 MI E JCT US 93
RouteInterstate 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.29364, -113.03171
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,852 (2022)
Projected traffic17,862 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 WB over Audley RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-40 WB over Audley RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Audley RD carry?

About 17,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Audley RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Audley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.