US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 6.3 MI E JCT NM-209/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008451

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 14,745 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,053 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location6.3 MI E JCT NM-209/I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1723, -103.6282
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.