US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 40.6 M E JCT I-40/NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000006670

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 14,146 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,238 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesTrujillo Creek
Location40.6 M E JCT I-40/NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.18337, -103.05721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,146 (2023)
Projected traffic19,238 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 Trujillo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 14,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Trujillo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.