US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 6.2 MI E JCT I-40/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006301

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 84,252 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,582 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.2 MI E JCT I-40/I-25
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08141, -106.52738
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic84,252 (2023)
Projected traffic114,582 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 84,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.