US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 10.0 MI E of JCT NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000005815

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 68 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 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 28,850 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,236 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesCanada Del Los Apaches
Location10.0 MI E of JCT NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.01864, -107.00348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,850 (2023)
Projected traffic39,236 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches carry?

About 28,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Canada Del Los Apaches?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.