US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · Central Interc/Santa Rosa · Structure no. 000000000007194

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35 in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 20,120 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,363 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesUS-54/LOOP-35
LocationCentral Interc/Santa Rosa
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.94475, -104.6727
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
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 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35 carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over US-54/LOOP-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.