US Bridges

37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 11.45 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007532

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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Carries37Z001
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location11.45 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4118
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17327, -103.52499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is 37Z001 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 37Z001 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.