US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Junction of I-25 and I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009918

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

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue 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 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesEdith Avenue
LocationJunction of I-25 and I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.105, -106.6371
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,306 (2023)
Projected traffic185,376 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ebl over Edith Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue 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 Ebl over Edith Avenue carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Edith Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.