US Bridges

FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 20.8 M E JCT NM-129 · Structure no. 000000000005952

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4102
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location20.8 M E JCT NM-129
RouteState Highway 4102
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.12177, -103.91361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.