US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-25 over Central Avenue · Structure no. 000000000006150

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
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 Sbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesCentral AVENUE-FL4016
LocationI-25 over Central Avenue
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0827, -106.63671
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 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 width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Central AVENUE-FL4016 carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl 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 86 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.