US Bridges

FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · Eleventh Str/Tucumcari · Structure no. 000000000007934

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4896
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
LocationEleventh Str/Tucumcari
RouteCity Street 4896
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15157, -103.73753
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2023)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

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

What condition is FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/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-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4896 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.