I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo
PoorBernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.9 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007656
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,642
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50,642 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,873 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo carry?
About 50,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.