US Bridges

NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · JCT of I-10/NM-228 · Structure no. 000000000009507

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesNM-228
CrossesI-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite
LocationJCT of I-10/NM-228
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates32.17414, -106.67001
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite 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 2023.

How much traffic does NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NM-228 over I-10 Wbl/Ebl Mesquite?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.