US Bridges

FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 7.1 MI W of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007040

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,670
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 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 33,670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,791 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-4005 Nbl
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location7.1 MI W of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 4005
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08577, -106.74657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,670 (2023)
Projected traffic45,791 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 33,670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4005 Nbl over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.