US Bridges

NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · At JCT I-40 & NM-3 · Structure no. 000000000007342

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-3
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
LocationAt JCT I-40 & NM-3
RouteState Highway 3
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99876, -105.44404
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

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

What condition is NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-3 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.