US Bridges

IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · Mccartys I/C I-40 MP 96.5 · Structure no. 000000000009700

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/NM-124
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
LocationMccartys I/C I-40 MP 96.5
RouteState Highway 124
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07459, -107.65576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2023)
Projected traffic484 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-124 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/NM-124 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.