US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI E of US-491 · Structure no. 000000000007871

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
827 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, 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 24,240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,966 by 2043. The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco
Location5.0 MI E of US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.53156, -108.67276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length827 ft (252.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,240 (2023)
Projected traffic32,966 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco carry?

About 24,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco?

The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM118 BNSF RR Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.