US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 8.6 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000006361

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur 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 25,439 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,597 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesBNSF R/R Spur
Location8.6 MI E of JCT US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.52785, -108.59423
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,439 (2023)
Projected traffic34,597 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur 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 BNSF R/R Spur 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur carry?

About 25,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.