IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal
GoodBernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.9 MI N JCT I-25 / NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000007321
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,896
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,018 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal carry?
About 30,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/I-25 Nbl over Arenal Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.