US Bridges

I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 23.9 MI E JCT US 93 · Structure no. 01677

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,124
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,124 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,134 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesCross Mountain Road
Location23.9 MI E JCT US 93
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.205, -113.2976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,124 (2022)
Projected traffic8,134 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road 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 EB over Cross Mountain Road carry?

About 8,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Cross Mountain Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.