US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 17.3 MI N of JCT US-56 · Structure no. 000000000007017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,187 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location17.3 MI N of JCT US-56
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.59673, -104.52989
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2023)
Projected traffic8,187 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Curtis Creek built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.