US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 15.9 M E JCT I-40/ US-84 · Structure no. 000000000007184

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092 in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 20,856 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,364 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesFrontage RD-4092
Location15.9 M E JCT I-40/ US-84
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.95118, -104.71757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,856 (2023)
Projected traffic28,364 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 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 Frontage RD-4092 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092 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 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092 carry?

About 20,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Frontage RD-4092?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.