US Bridges

NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · I-40 Exit 36 · Structure no. 000000000009616

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8 in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNM-118
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8
LocationI-40 Exit 36
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates35.49237, -108.48995
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2018)
Projected traffic351 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8 carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-118 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls MP 36.8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.