IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl
FairTorrance County, New Mexico · I-40 Exit 197 over I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008855
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 305
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IN-4197 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 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is IN-4197 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?
About 305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?
The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IN-4197 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.