US Bridges

L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · West Santa Rosa Interchg · Structure no. 000000000007186

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL-00035
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
LocationWest Santa Rosa Interchg
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.94598, -104.70666
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2023)
Projected traffic644 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns L-00035 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.