US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · North Raton Intchange · Structure no. 000000000008839

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17 in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10,176 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,839 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesLOOP-17
LocationNorth Raton Intchange
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.91774, -104.44619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,176 (2022)
Projected traffic13,839 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Sbl over LOOP-17 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17 carry?

About 10,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over LOOP-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.