I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 7.9 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000006281
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,057
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 21,057 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,637 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1963, making it 62 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 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West carry?
About 21,057 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 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco of the West?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.