US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM-209

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · Junction I-40/NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000007938

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,966
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM-209 is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-209 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 21,966 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,873 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM-209
LocationJunction I-40/NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15166, -103.725
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,966 (2022)
Projected traffic29,873 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 NM-209 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-209 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 I-40 Wbl over NM-209 carry?

About 21,966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-209?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-209?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.