US Bridges

NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · JCT I40/NM124 @ Laguna · Structure no. 000000000006491

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,004 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-124
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2
LocationJCT I40/NM124 @ Laguna
RouteState Highway 124
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03788, -107.36839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2023)
Projected traffic3,004 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2 built?

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

What condition is NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2 carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl @ MP 114.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.