US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.0 M S JCT Rio Bravo · Structure no. 000000000009674

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 51,483 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,016 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesSandia Railroad Spur
Location1.0 M S JCT Rio Bravo
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.00969, -106.64175
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,483 (2023)
Projected traffic70,016 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur carry?

About 51,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Sandia Railroad Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.