I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 3.2 M E JCT NM-129/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006384
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,086
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek 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 18,086 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,596 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek carry?
About 18,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over East Fork Pajarito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.