US Bridges

I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo

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Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Junction I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000009743

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

About this bridge

I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo 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 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 South Bound
CrossesNM-500 / Rio Bravo
LocationJunction I-25/NM-500
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.02349, -106.63853
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 rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,959 (2019)
Projected traffic121,770 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2080 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo built?

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

What condition is I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo 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 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo carry?

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

How long is I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 South Bound over NM-500 / Rio Bravo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.