US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Edith Blvd.

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Junction I-25 and I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009919

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
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 Wbl over Edith Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Edith 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 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 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 120 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesEdith Blvd.
LocationJunction I-25 and I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.10517, -106.63706
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 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 Wbl over Edith Blvd. built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Edith Blvd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Edith Blvd. carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbl over Edith Blvd.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Edith Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.