US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-25/I-40 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009939

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 97,195 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,185 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesMenaul Boulavard
LocationI-25/I-40 Interchange
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.10919, -106.62801
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,195 (2023)
Projected traffic132,185 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard 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 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard carry?

About 97,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Menaul Boulavard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.