US Bridges

NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Coors Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009376

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB 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 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 22,752 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,942 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesNM-45
CrossesI-40 WB Off to Coors SB
LocationCoors Interchange
RouteCity Street 45
Coordinates35.1079, -106.70383
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,752 (2023)
Projected traffic30,942 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 WB Off to Coors SB built?

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

What condition is NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB carry?

About 22,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns NM-45 over I-40 WB Off to Coors SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.