I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.9 MI N JCT I-25/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000007322
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,896
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal carry?
About 30,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Arenal Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.