US Bridges

NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · Junction of I-40/NM 122 · Structure no. 000000000007393

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13 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 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 2,734 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-122
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13
LocationJunction of I-40/NM 122
RouteState Highway 122
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1241, -107.82967
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,734 (2023)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13 built?

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

What condition is NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13 carry?

About 2,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NM-122 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 85.13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.