US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Sedillo Hill Road

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 19.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007400

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Wbl over Sedillo Hill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl 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 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 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 Wbl
CrossesSedillo Hill Road
Location19.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11511, -106.3217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 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 width41 ft (12.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Sedillo Hill Road 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 November 2024.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.