US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 9.7 MI N of NM-21/SPRINGR · Structure no. 000000000007101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,522 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesVermejo River
Location9.7 MI N of NM-21/SPRINGR
RouteInterstate 25
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.49652, -104.57102
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2023)
Projected traffic7,522 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 Nbl over Vermejo River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Vermejo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.