US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Junction I-25 and I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009923

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 160,467 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,235 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesUniversity Boulevard
LocationJunction I-25 and I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.10642, -106.6238
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,467 (2023)
Projected traffic218,235 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 University Boulevard built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard 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 University Boulevard carry?

About 160,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over University Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.