US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.2 M S JCT NM-140/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006458

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 8,126 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,051 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesRincon Arroyo
Location0.2 M S JCT NM-140/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.67528, -107.05229
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,126 (2023)
Projected traffic11,051 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 over Rincon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo carry?

About 8,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Rincon Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.