US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.3 M N JCT I-25/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000007320

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,896
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,018 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNM-45/S Coors Road
Location9.3 M N JCT I-25/NM-6
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates34.94026, -106.70654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,896 (2023)
Projected traffic42,018 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 NM-45/S Coors Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road carry?

About 30,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over NM-45/S Coors Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.