US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI E of US-491/GALLUP · Structure no. 000000000007611

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,569
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 31,569 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,933 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesBNSF R/R Spur
Location0.5 MI E of US-491/GALLUP
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.52872, -108.75169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,569 (2023)
Projected traffic42,933 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur carry?

About 31,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.