US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM-333

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 12.4 M E JCT I-25/1-40 · Structure no. 000000000007645

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

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM-333 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-333 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM-333
Location12.4 M E JCT I-25/1-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.06591, -106.42486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 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
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-333 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-333 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 Wbl over NM-333 carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-333?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-333?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.