US Bridges

FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 11.4 M E JCT NM-129/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006250

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4102
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location11.4 M E JCT NM-129/I-40
RouteState Highway 4102
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09325, -104.0704
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FR-4102 over I-40 Ebl and 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 October 2023.

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

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.