US Bridges

I 40; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 23.4 MI E JCT US 93 · Structure no. 06585

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,969
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40; EB & WB over Wash is a steel culvert carrying I 40; EB & WB over Wash 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 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 16,969 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,979 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location23.4 MI E JCT US 93
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2022, -113.3019
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,969 (2020)
Projected traffic16,979 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40; EB & WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 16,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 40; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.