US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 10.42 MI E of JCT NM-117 · Structure no. 000000000006388

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,768 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Ramp
CrossesSan Jose Canyon
Location10.42 MI E of JCT NM-117
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07504, -107.59744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2023)
Projected traffic35,768 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Ramp over San Jose Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.