US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Local Road

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 14.6 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000006461

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl over Local Road in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,887 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,326 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesLocal Road
Location14.6 MI E of JCT US-84
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03027, -104.41232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,887 (2023)
Projected traffic24,326 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-40 Wbl over Local Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Local Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Local Road carry?

About 17,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Local Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.