I-40 Wbl over BNSF Railroad
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E JCT I-40/NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000006554
- 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
- 25,224
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl 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 25,224 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,304 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 25,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl 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 Wbl over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.