US Bridges

I-40 Wbls over 4th Street

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · JCT I-40 & 4th St/Albuq · Structure no. 000000000006906

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

About this bridge

I-40 Wbls over 4th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbls over 4th Street 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 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbls
Crosses4th Street
LocationJCT I-40 & 4th St/Albuq
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.10623, -106.64739
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 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 Wbls over 4th Street built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbls over 4th Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbls over 4th Street carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbls over 4th Street?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbls over 4th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.