US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd)

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Junction I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000009741

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,959
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 85,959 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,770 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesNM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd)
LocationJunction I-25/NM-500
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.0235, -106.63808
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,959 (2019)
Projected traffic121,770 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd) 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd) carry?

About 85,959 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over NM-500 ( Rio Bravo Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.