US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 19.1 M E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000005534

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 34,941 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,519 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Sbl
CrossesSedillo Canyon
Location19.1 M E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11521, -106.32675
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic34,941 (2023)
Projected traffic47,519 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon carry?

About 34,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Sbl over Sedillo Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.