US Bridges

FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35

Poor

Cibola County, New Mexico · 1.6 MI E of EXIT-117 · Structure no. 000000000006122

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4012
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35
Location1.6 MI E of EXIT-117
RouteState Highway 4012
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99574, -107.30132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2023)
Projected traffic276 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35 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 119.35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35 carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4012 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 119.35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.