US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 11.5 M N JCT NM-6/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007357

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location11.5 M N JCT NM-6/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.95133, -106.67236
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
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 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 BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.