US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 14.2 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007539

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
785 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,527
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,527 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,556 by 2043. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesPlaza Larga/Revuelto Crk
Location14.2 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.16855, -103.47415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length785 ft (239.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,527 (2023)
Projected traffic26,556 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk carry?

About 19,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk?

The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Plaza Larga/Revuelto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.