US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 2.34 MI W JCT NM-344 · Structure no. 000000000006653

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older 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 32,710 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,485 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesJuan Tomas Canyon
Location2.34 MI W JCT NM-344
RouteInterstate 40
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07772, -106.22852
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,710 (2023)
Projected traffic44,485 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$440,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon carry?

About 32,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Juan Tomas Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.