US Bridges

FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Poor

Quay County, New Mexico · 20.7 M E JCT I-40/ NM-129 · Structure no. 000000000005953

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4114
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location20.7 M E JCT I-40/ NM-129
RouteState Highway 37001
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11894, -103.89393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 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 span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic379 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$1.6 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4114 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.