US Bridges

NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · JCT NM-53/I-40 @ Grants · Structure no. 000000000007143

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,509
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92 in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5,509 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,492 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-53
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92
LocationJCT NM-53/I-40 @ Grants
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15344, -107.87318
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,509 (2023)
Projected traffic7,492 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92 carry?

About 5,509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NM-53 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 81.92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.