US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 3.2 M N JCT I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000006229

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez 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 125,426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,579 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesAvenida Cesar Chavez
Location3.2 M N JCT I-25/NM-500
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06981, -106.63962
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,426 (2023)
Projected traffic170,579 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$768,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez carry?

About 125,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Avenida Cesar Chavez?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.