US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-25 over Central Avenue · Structure no. 000000000006149

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 187,263 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,677 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesCentral AVENUE-FL4016
LocationI-25 over Central Avenue
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08268, -106.63656
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,263 (2023)
Projected traffic254,677 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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$906,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 carry?

About 187,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.