US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over NM-21

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · JCT I-25/NM-21 @ Springer · Structure no. 000000000007293

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over NM-21 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over NM-21 in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,664 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,343 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesNM-21
LocationJCT I-25/NM-21 @ Springer
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.36114, -104.60367
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,664 (2023)
Projected traffic6,343 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 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 NM-21 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over NM-21 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over NM-21 carry?

About 4,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over NM-21?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over NM-21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.