US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.35 M S JCT Rio Bravo · Structure no. 000000000009676

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

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo 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 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location1.35 M S JCT Rio Bravo
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.00412, -106.64379
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 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
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 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

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

How long is I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.