US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.25 MI N Paseo Del Norte · Structure no. 000000000008492

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 72,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,642 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesLA Cueva Arroyo
Location1.25 MI N Paseo Del Norte
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.19219, -106.57959
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,531 (2023)
Projected traffic98,642 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo carry?

About 72,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over LA Cueva Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.