US Bridges

FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 20.7 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007533

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4128
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
Location20.7 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4128
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.12275, -103.38396
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4128 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.