US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 13.8 MI E of NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000009545

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 28,766 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,121 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesRio Puerco
Location13.8 MI E of NM-6
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03287, -106.94179
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,766 (2023)
Projected traffic39,121 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco 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 I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco carry?

About 28,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.