US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 8.4 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000006502

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118 is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118 in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, 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 17,925 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,378 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesNM-118
Location8.4 MI E of Ariz ST Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.45176, -108.95122
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,925 (2023)
Projected traffic24,378 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118 carry?

About 17,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over NM-118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.