US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · At Junction I-25/NM-468 · Structure no. 000000000007418

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationAt Junction I-25/NM-468
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.36968, -104.6021
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic368 (2019)
Projected traffic472 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.