US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 14.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007602

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,870 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesI-40 Frontage RD/NM-333
Location14.4 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.0807, -106.39653
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,905 (2023)
Projected traffic67,870 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333 carry?

About 49,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over I-40 Frontage RD/NM-333?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.