FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 40; EB, WB & Ram

Carrying I 40; EB, WB & Ram over Cataract Creek

17.2 mi E of Jct SR 89, Coconino, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 40; EB, WB & Ram

The I 40; EB, WB & Ram bridge in Coconino, Arizona carries I 40; EB, WB & Ram over Cataract Creek. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,121 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 40; EB, WB & Ram compares

▲ 42.4
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Arizona bridges
248
Bridges in Coconino · 4 in Poor condition
I 40; EB, WB & Ram 89.8 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,121 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06750

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 40; EB, WB & Ram is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 40; EB, WB & Ram against other structures in Coconino and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 40; EB, WB & Ram?

I 40; EB, WB & Ram in Coconino, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 40; EB, WB & Ram inspected?

I 40; EB, WB & Ram's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,121 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 40; EB, WB & Ram is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 40; EB, WB & Ram?

I 40; EB, WB & Ram has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 40; EB, WB & Ram?

I 40; EB, WB & Ram is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 40; EB, WB & Ram and does age affect safety?

I 40; EB, WB & Ram was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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