US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Pecos River

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.2 M E JCT LOOP-35/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007188

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Pecos River in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 20,120 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,363 by 2043. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesPecos River
Location0.2 M E JCT LOOP-35/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.94555, -104.7035
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,120 (2023)
Projected traffic27,363 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Pecos River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Pecos River carry?

About 20,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Pecos River?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.