US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd

Poor

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.5 M N JCT I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000006230

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119,665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 119,665 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,744 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesGibson Blvd
Location2.5 M N JCT I-25/NM-500
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.05962, -106.63815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,665 (2023)
Projected traffic162,744 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd carry?

About 119,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Gibson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.