US Bridges

IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp

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Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Big I Interchange NE Sect · Structure no. 000000000009957

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
943 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp 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 24,294 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,039 by 2043. The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIT-2226
CrossesI40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp
LocationBig I Interchange NE Sect
RouteInterstate 2226
Coordinates35.10488, -106.63091
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length943 ft (287.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,294 (2023)
Projected traffic33,039 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp built?

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

What condition is IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp carry?

About 24,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp?

The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IT-2226 over I40 EB Frtg I40 EB Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.