US Bridges

US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · Junction of I-40/US-84 · Structure no. 000000000009305

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-84
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
LocationJunction of I-40/US-84
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates34.97644, -104.99114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2023)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-84 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.