I-40 EBL
I-40 EBL in 30.2 M E JCT I-40/Nm-6, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 133K vehicles daily on I-40 EBL over Rio Grande BLVD.
I-40 EBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 65/100. 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 133,453 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Rio Grande BLVD. 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 30.2 M E JCT I-40/Nm-6 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over Rio Grande BLVD with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 133K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 56.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-40 EBL has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 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 133K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 56.4 meters long and located on I-40 EBL in 30.2 M E JCT I-40/Nm-6, 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 30.2 M E JCT I-40/Nm-6 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over Rio Grande BLVD. Its coordinates are 35.105031, -106.670689. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 EBL carries I-40 EBL over Rio Grande BLVD. The bridge is 56.4 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.