US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 11.0 M N JCT NM-6/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007355

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,301 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
38,811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 38,811 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,782 by 2043. The structure is 2,301 ft (701.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesRio Grande Irri. Canal
Location11.0 M N JCT NM-6/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.9501, -106.6817
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,301 ft (701.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,811 (2023)
Projected traffic52,782 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Rio Grande Irri. Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal carry?

About 38,811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal?

The structure is 2,301 ft (701.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande Irri. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.