US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E of EXIT-79 · Structure no. 000000000007317

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 25,103 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,140 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesAirport Road @ Milan
Location1.1 MI E of EXIT-79
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.16936, -107.89938
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,103 (2023)
Projected traffic34,140 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan carry?

About 25,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Airport Road @ Milan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.