I-40 WB over West Yard Draw
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E JCT I-40 & NM118 · Structure no. 000000000008852
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,312
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 WB over West Yard Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over West Yard Draw in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,312 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,064 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 WB over West Yard Draw built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 WB over West Yard Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 WB over West Yard Draw carry?
About 24,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 WB over West Yard Draw?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 WB over West Yard Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.