US Bridges

FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl

Fair

Torrance County, New Mexico · 9.83 M W JCT US-285/I40 · Structure no. 000000000008923

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-4068
CrossesI-40 Ebl/Wbl
Location9.83 M W JCT US-285/I40
RouteState Highway 4068
CountyTorrance County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.00513, -105.82517
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2023)
Projected traffic327 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-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4068 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4068 over I-40 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.