US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI E of NM-209/TUCUM · Structure no. 000000000007931

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36 is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36 in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,264 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,679 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesLOOP-36
Location3.2 MI E of NM-209/TUCUM
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17088, -103.67482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,264 (2022)
Projected traffic16,679 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 LOOP-36 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36 carry?

About 12,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over LOOP-36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.