US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave.

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · JCT of I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006148

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave. in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 6 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 155,949 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,090 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesDR Martin L. King Ave.
LocationJCT of I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0853, -106.63625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,949 (2023)
Projected traffic212,090 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave. carry?

About 155,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave.?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over DR Martin L. King Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.