US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Gibson Blvd

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.5 M N JCT I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000006231

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
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 Sbl over Gibson Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Gibson Blvd 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 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 58 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesGibson Blvd
Location2.5 M N JCT I-25/NM-500
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.05964, -106.63831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 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 width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 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 Sbl over Gibson Blvd 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 Gibson Blvd 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 Gibson Blvd carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Gibson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.