US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 51.8 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000007131

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21,451 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,173 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesI-40 Frontage Road
Location51.8 MI E of JCT US-84
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.14746, -103.79452
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,451 (2023)
Projected traffic29,173 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road 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 I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road carry?

About 21,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over I-40 Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.