US Bridges

19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI E of JCT NM-129 · Structure no. 000000000006372

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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Carries19Z000
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location5.0 MI E of JCT NM-129
RouteState Highway 0Z000
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06674, -104.17934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic189 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 19Z000 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.