US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Airport Road @ Milan

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E of EXIT-79 · Structure no. 000000000007318

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

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Airport Road @ Milan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,103 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,140 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesAirport Road @ Milan
Location1.1 MI E of EXIT-79
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1696, -107.899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 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 length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over Airport Road @ Milan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.