US Bridges

I-40 WB over NM-118

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 12.7 MI E of Nm/Az Line · Structure no. 000000000009344

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over NM-118 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 WB over NM-118 in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 24,827 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,764 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesNM-118
Location12.7 MI E of Nm/Az Line
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.48906, -108.89251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,827 (2023)
Projected traffic33,764 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB over NM-118 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over NM-118 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over NM-118 carry?

About 24,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over NM-118?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.