US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd)

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Jct. I-40 & NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000009915

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 136,306 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,376 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM-47 (broadway Blvd)
LocationJct. I-40 & NM-47
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.1054, -106.6405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,306 (2023)
Projected traffic185,376 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd) carry?

About 136,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd)?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-47 (broadway Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.