US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd.

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-25 and I-40 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009947

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd. 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 74,653 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,528 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesI-25 SB Frontage Rd.
LocationI-25 and I-40 Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10501, -106.63168
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,653 (2023)
Projected traffic101,528 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd. built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd. carry?

About 74,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd.?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over I-25 SB Frontage Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.