US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 27.5 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007553

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 14,038 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,091 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location27.5 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11584, -103.27127
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,038 (2023)
Projected traffic19,091 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 14,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.