I-40 WB over Nm-371
McKinley County, New Mexico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-40 WB over Nm-371 in McKinley County, New Mexico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 21,878 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 109 of the 289 inventoried bridges in McKinley County rated good (37.7%); 23 (8.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 67 ft |
| Location | Junction of I-40 & NM-371 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009382 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Mexico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McKinley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 Wbl over BNSF R/R Spur | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
| I-40 Ebl over BNSF R/R Spur | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
| I-40 Ebl over Third Street | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
| I-40 WB over Third Street | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
| I-40 WB over Second Street | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
| I-40 Ebl over Second Street | 1980 | 31,569 | Fair |
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