US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 25.4 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000006010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,459
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 68 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 24,459 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,264 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location25.4 MI E of JCT US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.42877, -108.32396
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,459 (2023)
Projected traffic33,264 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 24,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl/Ramp over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.