US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Central Ave.

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 8.3 M E JCT 1-40/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006104

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Central Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Central Ave. 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 223 ft (68 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesCentral Ave.
Location8.3 M E JCT 1-40/I-25
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06835, -106.49362
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,012 (2023)
Projected traffic61,216 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Central Ave. 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 Central Ave. 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 Wbl over Central Ave. carry?

About 45,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Central Ave.?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Central Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.