US Bridges

IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 24.2 MI E of JCT NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000006896

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose 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 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 28,149 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,282 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesRio San Jose
Location24.2 MI E of JCT NM-53
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.04463, -107.50244
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,149 (2023)
Projected traffic38,282 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose built?

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

What condition is IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose carry?

About 28,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.