US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 13.5 MI E of JCT NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000006997

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26,311 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,782 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg
CrossesCanada Del Ojo
Location13.5 MI E of JCT NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03173, -106.94688
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,311 (2023)
Projected traffic35,782 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo carry?

About 26,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtg over Canada Del Ojo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.