US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000008322

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,745 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,053 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesLocal Road
Location5.1 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1723, -103.63406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,745 (2023)
Projected traffic20,053 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road carry?

About 14,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.