US Bridges

FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 2.3 M E JCT I-40/NM-344 · Structure no. 000000000006657

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4063
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
Location2.3 M E JCT I-40/NM-344
RouteState Highway 4063
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.05027, -106.15617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic795 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 2023.

How much traffic does FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4063 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.