US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 29.2 M E JCT I-40/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000008830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,242 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
146,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,811 by 2043. The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesRio Grande River
Location29.2 M E JCT I-40/NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1063, -106.69252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,242 ft (378.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,920 (2023)
Projected traffic199,811 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ebl over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River carry?

About 146,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.