I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw
GoodTorrance County, New Mexico · 7.0 MI W of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000005783
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,478
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 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 25,478 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,650 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw carry?
About 25,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns I-40 E/Wbl over Osita Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.