US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road

Poor

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 19.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007399

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 34,941 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,519 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSedillo Hill Road
Location19.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11494, -106.32194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,941 (2023)
Projected traffic47,519 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road carry?

About 34,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Sedillo Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.