US Bridges

I 40; EB over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.6 MI E JCT B 40 · Structure no. 05891

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,621
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,631 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB
CrossesWash
Location1.6 MI E JCT B 40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2974, -112.8335
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,621 (2020)
Projected traffic7,631 by 2040
Trucks40%
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 Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 40; EB over Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 40; EB over Wash carry?

About 7,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB over Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 40; EB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.