US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 11.6 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007640

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 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 50,642 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,873 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location11.6 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06379, -106.43732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,642 (2023)
Projected traffic68,873 by 2043
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$846,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-40 Ebl 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 June 2024.

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

About 50,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.