US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road

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Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-25 and I-40 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009949

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road 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 209,135 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 284,423 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesI-25 NB Frontage Road
LocationI-25 and I-40 Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10537, -106.62756
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 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 rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,135 (2023)
Projected traffic284,423 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 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road carry?

About 209,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over I-25 NB Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.