US Bridges

NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 37.8 M E JCT NM-209/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007345

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-93
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location37.8 M E JCT NM-209/I-40
RouteState Highway 93
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17286, -103.10196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2023)
Projected traffic1,374 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is NM-93 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-93 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.