I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd
GoodBernalillo County, New Mexico · 8.1 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006102
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66,186
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 66,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,012 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd carry?
About 66,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.