NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl
PoorGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 23.3 MI E JCT US-84/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006381
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-129 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NM-129 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.