US Bridges

I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E JCT I-40/NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000006553

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,312 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,064 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.2 MI E JCT I-40/NM-118
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.50885, -108.82764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,312 (2023)
Projected traffic33,064 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 24,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.