US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 30.2 M E JCT I-40/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000006475

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 133,453 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,496 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesRio Grande Blvd
Location30.2 M E JCT I-40/NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10524, -106.67069
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 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 length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,453 (2023)
Projected traffic181,496 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 Rio Grande Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd carry?

About 133,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.