US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 5.2 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006303

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo 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 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 104,394 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,975 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesEmbudo Arroyo
Location5.2 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0869, -106.5418
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,394 (2023)
Projected traffic141,975 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Embudo Arroyo built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 104,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.