US Bridges

IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 27.0 MI E of JCT NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000006898

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 57 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 28,245 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,413 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 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
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location27.0 MI E of JCT NM-53
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0294, -107.4584
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,245 (2023)
Projected traffic38,413 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 Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is IRR/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 November 2021.

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

About 28,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.