US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton)

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 2.2 MI N of JCT US-64/87 · Structure no. 000000000006210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,589
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton) in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,589 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,401 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesLincoln Avenue (raton)
Location2.2 MI N of JCT US-64/87
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.9125, -104.43056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,589 (2023)
Projected traffic14,401 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton) 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 Lincoln Avenue (raton) carry?

About 10,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.