I-40 Ebl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 8.1 M E JCT I-40/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006103
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,012
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 45,012 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,216 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl 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 Ebl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd carry?
About 45,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl 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 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over NM-556/TRAMWAY Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.