US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · I-40 Exit 102 · Structure no. 000000000006397

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 28,436 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,672 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesLocal Road to Acomita
LocationI-40 Exit 102
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.07398, -107.55614
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,436 (2023)
Projected traffic38,672 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over Local Road to Acomita built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita carry?

About 28,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Local Road to Acomita?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.