IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 2.5 MI E of EXIT-117 · Structure no. 000000000006123
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 28,708 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,042 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose carry?
About 28,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.