US Bridges

US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI E of JCT I40/NM209 · Structure no. 000000000008207

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl 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 6 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-54
CrossesI-40 Ebl and Wbl
Location1.4 MI E of JCT I40/NM209
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15612, -103.70245
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2023)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl built?

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

What condition is US-54 over I-40 Ebl and 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over I-40 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.