US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 20.1 MI E of JCT NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000006877

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 6 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 28,436 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,672 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location20.1 MI E of JCT NM-53
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07402, -107.5574
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,436 (2023)
Projected traffic38,672 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.