US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 7.4 MI E of US-491 · Structure no. 000000000006710

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road 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 5 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesSundance Road
Location7.4 MI E of US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.53121, -108.63094
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,439 (2023)
Projected traffic34,597 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Sundance Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.