US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 4.4 MI East Nm 371/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009571

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,419
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 20,419 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,769 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSouth Chavez Road
Location4.4 MI East Nm 371/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.38598, -108.14575
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,419 (2023)
Projected traffic27,769 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road carry?

About 20,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-40 Wbl over South Chavez Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.