US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006304

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

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl 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 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location5.1 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08762, -106.54468
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 directionTwo-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 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.