I-40 WBL
I-40 WBL in 1.0 MI E Of I-25 & I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2002, the bridge carries 160K vehicles daily on I-40 WBL over North Diversion Channel.
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 2002 and is 24 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 WBL 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 WBL is a 24-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI E Of I-25 & I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over North Diversion Channel with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 160K vehicles per day. Built in 2002, the structure spans 57.3 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 2002, making it 24 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-40 WBL 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 WBL in 1.0 MI E Of I-25 & 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 1.0 MI E Of I-25 & I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-40 WBL over North Diversion Channel. Its coordinates are 35.107067, -106.612500. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-40 WBL carries I-40 WBL over North Diversion Channel. The bridge is 57.3 meters long and was built in 2002.
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.