US Bridges

FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 34.1 MI E JCT US-285/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007344

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4082
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
Location34.1 MI E JCT US-285/I-40
RouteState Highway 4082
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.98027, -105.06645
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4082 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4082 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.