US Bridges

I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · JCT of I-40/2nd/1st/COMST · Structure no. 000000000006910

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,057 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
119,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx 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 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 119,759 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,872 by 2043. The structure is 1,057 ft (322.2 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbls
Crosses1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx
LocationJCT of I-40/2nd/1st/COMST
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1057, -106.64358
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,057 ft (322.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 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 and railroad
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 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx 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 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx?

The structure is 1,057 ft (322.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbls over 1st. 2nd Com St. Nmrx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.