US Bridges

FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 8.35 MI E of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000007340

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4072
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
Location8.35 MI E of JCT US-285
RouteState Highway 4072
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.00585, -105.52026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4072 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4072 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.