US Bridges

NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl · Structure no. 000000000006921

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesNM-569
CrossesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
Location2.0 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl
RouteState Highway 569
Coordinates36.24745, -104.6482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NM-569 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.