US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 13.8 M E JCT NM-6/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008756

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 28,766 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,121 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesRio Puerco
Location13.8 M E JCT NM-6/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03322, -106.94198
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,766 (2023)
Projected traffic39,121 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco 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 Wbl over Rio Puerco carry?

About 28,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.