US Bridges

IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · Junction I-40/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000008634

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8 in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIRR/NM-6
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8
LocationJunction I-40/NM-6
RouteState Highway 6
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.98333, -107.17137
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2023)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8 carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/NM-6 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl MP 126.8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.