US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over NM-344

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Jct. I-40/NM-344 Edgewood · Structure no. 000000000009290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over NM-344 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over NM-344 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30,166 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,025 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesNM-344
LocationJct. I-40/NM-344 Edgewood
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.06373, -106.19138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,166 (2023)
Projected traffic41,025 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over NM-344 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over NM-344 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over NM-344 carry?

About 30,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over NM-344?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over NM-344?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.