US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 13.2 MI E of US-84/S Rosa · Structure no. 000000000006610

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,708 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,362 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location13.2 MI E of US-84/S Rosa
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.01928, -104.43613
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,708 (2023)
Projected traffic21,362 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 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

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

About 15,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.