US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.0 Mi. E JCT I-25 & I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009926

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel 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 160,467 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,235 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location1.0 Mi. E JCT I-25 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10686, -106.61271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,467 (2023)
Projected traffic218,235 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 North Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel 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 North Diversion Channel carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.