US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 4.9 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000009798

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,586 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,105 by 2040. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesManuelito Creek
Location4.9 MI E of Ariz ST Line
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.41599, -108.9936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,586 (2020)
Projected traffic30,105 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbl over Manuelito Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek carry?

About 17,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Manuelito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.