I-40 WBL
I-40 WBL in 0.05 Mn Cutler AVE/Jeff, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on I-40 WBL over Embudo Arroyo. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-40 WBL carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1963 and is now 63 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-40 WBL carries an average daily traffic count of 143,618 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Embudo Arroyo. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-40 WBL is a 63-year-old bridge located 0.05 Mn Cutler AVE/Jeff in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over Embudo Arroyo with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 10.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-40 WBL has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-40 WBL was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-40 WBL carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 10.1 meters long and located on I-40 WBL in 0.05 Mn Cutler AVE/Jeff, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Yes, I-40 WBL is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-40 WBL is located 0.05 Mn Cutler AVE/Jeff in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over Embudo Arroyo. Its coordinates are 35.104022, -106.590403. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 WBL carries I-40 WBL over Embudo Arroyo. The bridge is 10.1 meters long and was built in 1963.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.