US Bridges

NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · JCT I-40/NM-41/MORIARTY · Structure no. 000000000007150

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,752 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNM-41
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
LocationJCT I-40/NM-41/MORIARTY
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.00823, -106.04445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2023)
Projected traffic10,752 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NM-41 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-41 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.