US Bridges

L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 1.35 M W JCT I-40/NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000008854

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesL-00034
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location1.35 M W JCT I-40/NM-41
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates35.01361, -106.06773
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,270 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 L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns L-00034 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.