US Bridges

IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Big I Interchange SW Sect · Structure no. 000000000009961

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
652 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD 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 21,303 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,972 by 2043. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesIG-2226
CrossesI-40 SB & WB Frntage RD
LocationBig I Interchange SW Sect
RouteInterstate 2226
Coordinates35.10588, -106.62787
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,303 (2023)
Projected traffic28,972 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD built?

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

What condition is IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD carry?

About 21,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IG-2226 over I-40 SB & WB Frntage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.