US Bridges

I-40 East over Coolidge

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McKinley County, New Mexico · 22.9 M E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000009824

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 East over Coolidge is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 East over Coolidge in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 23,518 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,984 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 East
CrossesCoolidge
Location22.9 M E of JCT US-491
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.44597, -108.363
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,518 (2022)
Projected traffic31,984 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 East over Coolidge built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 East over Coolidge 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 East over Coolidge carry?

About 23,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-40 East over Coolidge?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 East over Coolidge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.