US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Tucumcari Draw

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000008206

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Tucumcari Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl 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 15,920 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,651 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesTucumcari Draw
Location1.1 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15412, -103.70645
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.
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 width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,920 (2023)
Projected traffic21,651 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 Ebl over Tucumcari Draw built?

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

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

About 15,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl 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 Ebl over Tucumcari Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.