I-40 EBL
I-40 EBL in 1.0 MI. E JCT I-25 & I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 2003, the bridge carries 160K vehicles daily on I-40 EBL over North Diversion Channel.
I-40 EBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. 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 2003 and is 23 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-40 EBL carries an average daily traffic count of 160,467 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing North Diversion Channel. 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 23-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI. E JCT I-25 & I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over North Diversion Channel with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 160K vehicles per day. Built in 2003, the structure spans 57.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-40 EBL has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-40 EBL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-40 EBL carries approximately 160K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 57.3 meters long and located on I-40 EBL in 1.0 MI. E JCT I-25 & I-40, 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 1.0 MI. E JCT I-25 & I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 EBL over North Diversion Channel. Its coordinates are 35.106858, -106.612711. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 EBL carries I-40 EBL over North Diversion Channel. The bridge is 57.3 meters long and was built in 2003.
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.