US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E JCT NM-129/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008205

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw 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 15,909 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,636 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesTucumcari Draw
Location1.1 MI E JCT NM-129/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15434, -103.70662
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,909 (2022)
Projected traffic21,636 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Tucumcari Draw built?

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

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw 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 Tucumcari Draw carry?

About 15,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Tucumcari Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.