US Bridges

FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 4.8 M E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009070

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 28,402 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,626 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4061
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location4.8 M E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 4061
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0901, -106.5505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,402 (2023)
Projected traffic38,626 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 28,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4061 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.