US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 26.0 MI N of JCT US-56 · Structure no. 000000000007075

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,576
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,576 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,943 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesEagle Tail Ditch
Location26.0 MI N of JCT US-56
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.71213, -104.47688
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,576 (2023)
Projected traffic8,943 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch carry?

About 6,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Eagle Tail Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.