US Bridges

I 40 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.1 MI E JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 06711

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,495
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 40 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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 18,495 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,505 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 40
CrossesWash
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR 89
RouteInterstate 40
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2198, -112.4527
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,495 (2021)
Projected traffic18,505 by 2041
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 over Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 40 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I 40 over Wash carry?

About 18,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 40 over Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I 40 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.