US Bridges

I-40 EB over NM-118

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · West Gallup Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008836

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over NM-118 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over NM-118 in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 32 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 25,905 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,230 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesNM-118
LocationWest Gallup Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.50566, -108.8306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,905 (2023)
Projected traffic35,230 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over NM-118 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-40 EB over NM-118 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 EB over NM-118 carry?

About 25,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over NM-118?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over NM-118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.