US Bridges

NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.10M N JCT NM333/NM217 · Structure no. 000000000009303

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,821 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesNM-217
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location0.10M N JCT NM333/NM217
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates35.09103, -106.26094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,821 (2023)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-217 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 3,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NM-217 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.