US Bridges

NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 5.5 M W JCT I-40/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008443

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4 is a steel continuous frame carrying NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 36,406 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,512 by 2043. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-345
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4
Location5.5 M W JCT I-40/I-25
RouteState Highway 345
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09416, -106.72987
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,406 (2023)
Projected traffic49,512 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4 carry?

About 36,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns NM-345 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 153.4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.