I-40 WBL
I-40 WBL in 29.2 MI E Of Nm-6/I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 1995, the bridge carries 147K vehicles daily on I-40 WBL over Rio Grande River.
I-40 WBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 1995, making it 31 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-40 WBL carries an average daily traffic count of 146,920 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Rio Grande River. 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 31-year-old bridge located 29.2 MI E Of Nm-6/I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over Rio Grande River with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 147K vehicles per day. Built in 1995, the structure spans 378.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-40 WBL has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-40 WBL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-40 WBL carries approximately 147K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 378.6 meters long and located on I-40 WBL in 29.2 MI E Of Nm-6/I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
No, I-40 WBL 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 WBL is located 29.2 MI E Of Nm-6/I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over Rio Grande River. Its coordinates are 35.106519, -106.692469. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 WBL carries I-40 WBL over Rio Grande River. The bridge is 378.6 meters long and was built in 1995.
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.