US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · East Santa Rosa Interchge · Structure no. 000000000007196

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop 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 14,679 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,963 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesUS84(I-40 Business Loop
LocationEast Santa Rosa Interchge
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.9478, -104.6418
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,679 (2023)
Projected traffic19,963 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 US84(I-40 Business Loop built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop carry?

About 14,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over US84(I-40 Business Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.