US Bridges

FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · I-40 @ Mesita I/C MP117 · Structure no. 000000000006121

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93 in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4012
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93
LocationI-40 @ Mesita I/C MP117
RouteState Highway 4012
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.01188, -107.32194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,292 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 117.93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.