US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 2.2 MI N of JCT US-64/87 · Structure no. 000000000006211

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 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue 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 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 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 Sbl
CrossesLincoln Avenue
Location2.2 MI N of JCT US-64/87
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.91234, -104.43062
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue 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 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue?

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 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.