US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 29.4 M E JCT I-40/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000006472

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 146,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,811 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesGabaldon Road
Location29.4 M E JCT I-40/NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10584, -106.68422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,920 (2023)
Projected traffic199,811 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road 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 Gabaldon Road carry?

About 146,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Gabaldon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.