US Bridges

I 40; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 37.4 MI E JCT US 93 · Structure no. 06463

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40; EB & WB over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, 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 15,108 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,118 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 254 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location37.4 MI E JCT US 93
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2879, -113.091
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width254 ft (77.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,108 (2020)
Projected traffic15,118 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 & WB over Wash built?

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

What condition is I 40; EB & WB over Wash 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 2022.

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

About 15,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 40; EB & WB over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 254 ft wide.

Who owns I 40; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.