US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · I-40/I-25 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009941

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Candelaria 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 182,749 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 248,538 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesCandelaria Boulavard
LocationI-40/I-25 Interchange
RouteInterstate 25
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11457, -106.62597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,749 (2023)
Projected traffic248,538 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard carry?

About 182,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Candelaria Boulavard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.