US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd.

Poor

McKinley County, New Mexico · 9.2 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000006365

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd. is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd. in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 25,439 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,597 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesGov Ord Base/Local Rd.
Location9.2 MI E of JCT US-491
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.5247, -108.5838
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd. carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd.?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/Local Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.