I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw
GoodTorrance County, New Mexico · 2.3 M E JCT I-40/NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000007146
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 318 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,433
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 28,433 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,668 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-40 Wbl over Salt 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw carry?
About 28,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Wbl over Salt Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.