US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.11 MI W of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006903

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119,759 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,872 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
Crosses6th STREET/FL-4027
Location1.11 MI W of JCT I-25
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.10681, -106.65019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,759 (2023)
Projected traffic162,872 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 6th STREET/FL-4027 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027 carry?

About 119,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over 6th STREET/FL-4027?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.