I-40 Wbl over San Jose Canyon
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · 10.42 MI E of JCT NM-117 · Structure no. 000000000006389
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 Wbl over San Jose Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl 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 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 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 57 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over San Jose Canyon built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over San Jose Canyon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over San Jose Canyon carry?
About 26,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl 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 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over San Jose Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.