US Bridges

FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 5.2 M E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008793

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,876
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,876 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,511 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4040
CrossesI-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway
Location5.2 M E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 4040
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08728, -106.54325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,876 (2023)
Projected traffic17,511 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway carry?

About 12,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4040 over I-40 Eb/Wb/Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.