US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 16.9 MI E I-40/NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007541

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,527
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134 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 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 19,527 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,556 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesFrontge RD/FR4134
Location16.9 MI E I-40/NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1449, -103.4372
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 Frontge RD/FR4134 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134 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 I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134 carry?

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

How long is I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Frontge RD/FR4134?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.