US Bridges

FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 15.9 M E JCT I-40/US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008641

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4080
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location15.9 M E JCT I-40/US-285
RouteState Highway 4080
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99573, -105.38146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2023)
Projected traffic723 by 2043
Trucks11%
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-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4080 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4080 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.