US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.50 MI S Paseo Del Norte · Structure no. 000000000005752

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 144,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,024 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg
CrossesNorth Pino Arroyo
Location0.50 MI S Paseo Del Norte
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.16529, -106.58576
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,871 (2023)
Projected traffic197,024 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo carry?

About 144,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl/Frtg over North Pino Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.