US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM-337

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · JCT I-40 & NM-337/TIJERAS · Structure no. 000000000007605

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM-337 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-337 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 39,405 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,590 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM-337
LocationJCT I-40 & NM-337/TIJERAS
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0815, -106.3875
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,405 (2023)
Projected traffic53,590 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 NM-337 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-337 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over NM-337 carry?

About 39,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-337?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-337?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.