US Bridges

06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 14.0 MI E JCT I-40/NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000006887

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01 is a concrete culvert carrying 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01 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 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries06-4026
CrossesUnmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01
Location14.0 MI E JCT I-40/NM-53
RouteCounty Highway 6026
Coordinates35.07313, -107.66474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01 built?

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

What condition is 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01 carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 06-4026 over Unmd Wway @ I40 MP 96.01?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.