US Bridges

NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Coors Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009373

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 36,683 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,888 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 129 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-45
CrossesI-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp
LocationCoors Interchange
RouteCity Street 45
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10642, -106.70445
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,683 (2023)
Projected traffic49,888 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp 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 NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp carry?

About 36,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns NM-45 over I-40 and I-40 EB Off Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.