US Bridges

IRR/I-40 Ebl over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 2.5 MI E of EXIT-117 · Structure no. 000000000006124

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 Ebl over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/I-40 Ebl 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.

CarriesIRR/I-40 Ebl
CrossesRio San Jose
Location2.5 MI E of EXIT-117
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.99348, -107.2856
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,708 (2023)
Projected traffic39,042 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IRR/I-40 Ebl 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 Ebl 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 Ebl 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 Ebl over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/I-40 Ebl over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.