US Bridges

NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · JCT I-40/NM-117 · Structure no. 000000000005973

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44 in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-117
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44
LocationJCT I-40/NM-117
RouteState Highway 117
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08472, -107.77021
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2023)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44 carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NM-117 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 89.44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.