US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 13.0 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000002528

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,856 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,364 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location13.0 MI E of JCT US-84
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.96584, -104.76074
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,856 (2023)
Projected traffic28,364 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 20,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Frtge over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.