US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over NM-286

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 6 M E JCT NM-209/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007872

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over NM-286 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over NM-286 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 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 13,546 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,422 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesNM-286
Location6 M E JCT NM-209/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.17237, -103.61903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,546 (2023)
Projected traffic18,422 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 Ebl over NM-286 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over NM-286 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over NM-286 carry?

About 13,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over NM-286?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over NM-286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.