US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 10.8 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007951

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,642
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 6 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.8 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06128, -106.45028
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,642 (2023)
Projected traffic68,873 by 2043
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.