I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek
GoodQuay County, New Mexico · 10.3 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007531
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,910
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,910 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,917 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek carry?
About 13,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Waterfall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.