US Bridges

Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.5 M E JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB 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 31,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,467 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarlisle Blvd.
CrossesI-40 EB and WB
Location1.5 M E JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 5014
Coordinates35.10502, -106.60403
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,226 (2023)
Projected traffic42,467 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB built?

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

What condition is Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB carry?

About 31,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Blvd. over I-40 EB and WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.