US Bridges

FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · I-40 @ Camino De Coronado · Structure no. 000000000007812

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5355
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
LocationI-40 @ Camino De Coronado
RouteCity Street 5355
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15197, -103.74528
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks—
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 FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5355 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5355 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.