US Bridges

Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.30 MI West of Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009451

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location0.30 MI West of Jct. I-40
RouteCounty Highway 4031
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07426, -107.56107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2023)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.