US Bridges

San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo

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Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009430

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 37,025 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,354 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSan Mateo Blvd.
CrossesI-40 and Embudo Arroyo
Location2.4 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 5096
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1037, -106.58743
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,025 (2023)
Projected traffic50,354 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 37,025 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns San Mateo Blvd. over I-40 and Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.