US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · South Interchange/Raton · Structure no. 000000000006106

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17 in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 7,719 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,497 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesUS 64/LOOP-17
LocationSouth Interchange/Raton
RouteInterstate 25
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.86474, -104.43916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,719 (2023)
Projected traffic10,497 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 64/LOOP-17 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17 carry?

About 7,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over US 64/LOOP-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.