I-40 EBL
I-40 EBL in 29.4 M E JCT I-40/Nm-26, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on I-40 EBL over Gabaldon Road.
I-40 EBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 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 EBL carries an average daily traffic count of 146,920 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Gabaldon Road. 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 EBL is a 61-year-old bridge located 29.4 M E JCT I-40/Nm-26 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over Gabaldon Road with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 42.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-40 EBL has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-40 EBL was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-40 EBL carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 42.4 meters long and located on I-40 EBL in 29.4 M E JCT I-40/Nm-26, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
No, I-40 EBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-40 EBL is located 29.4 M E JCT I-40/Nm-26 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over Gabaldon Road. Its coordinates are 35.105603, -106.684306. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 EBL carries I-40 EBL over Gabaldon Road. The bridge is 42.4 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1997.
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.