US Bridges

NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · JCT I-40/NM-606/BLUEWATER · Structure no. 000000000007251

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2 in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-606
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2
LocationJCT I-40/NM-606/BLUEWATER
RouteState Highway 606
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.26132, -107.97579
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2023)
Projected traffic776 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2 carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-606 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 72.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.