I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande River
GoodBernalillo County, New Mexico · 29.2 MI E of NM-6/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008831
- 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 Wbl over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl 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 91 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl 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 Wbl over Rio Grande River carry?
About 146,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl 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 91 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.