US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose

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Cibola County, New Mexico · 3.7 M E If Nm 117 · Structure no. 000000000009686

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,706
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 27,706 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,680 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesRio San Jose
Location3.7 M E If Nm 117
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06467, -107.712
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,706 (2023)
Projected traffic37,680 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose carry?

About 27,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.