US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 4.3 M S JCT I-25/ I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006356

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 6 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 79,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,775 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesBNSF R/R Spur
Location4.3 M S JCT I-25/ I-40
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.04051, -106.63824
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,247 (2023)
Projected traffic107,775 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur carry?

About 79,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.