US Bridges

FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 8.8 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007529

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4112
CrossesI-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD
Location8.8 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4112
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17258, -103.57815
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2023)
Projected traffic216 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 FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD 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 FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4112 over I-40 Eb-Wb/S Frtg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.