US Bridges

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 3.67 MI West of JCT NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000007055

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 28,807 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,177 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesMartin Road
Location3.67 MI West of JCT NM-41
RouteInterstate 40
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.02749, -106.10294
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,807 (2023)
Projected traffic39,177 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$549,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road carry?

About 28,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns I-40 Ebl/Wbl over Martin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.