US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 12.7 MI E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007955

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

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/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 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location12.7 MI E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06512, -106.42654
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 2023.

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

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.