US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 13.3 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000005849

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 24,383 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,160 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesRio Puerco
Location13.3 MI E of JCT US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.50209, -108.51721
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,383 (2023)
Projected traffic33,160 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ebl over Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco carry?

About 24,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.