I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West
PoorMcKinley County, New Mexico · 9.2 Miles E of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000003487
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,827
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,827 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,764 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West carry?
About 24,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.