US Bridges

57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 6.75 MI E of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000007341

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 57-Z106 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 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Carries57-Z106
CrossesI-40 Ebls/Wbls
Location6.75 MI E of JCT US-285
RouteCounty Highway 57106
Coordinates35.00397, -105.54625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls built?

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

What condition is 57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 57-Z106 over I-40 Ebls/Wbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.