I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000006561
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,439
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco carry?
About 25,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.