US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 18.7 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007580

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo 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 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 34,941 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,519 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location18.7 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11283, -106.332
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic34,941 (2023)
Projected traffic47,519 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 over Tijeras Arroyo built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.