US Bridges

I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 29.5 MI N of JCT US-70 · Structure no. 000000000006459

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

About this bridge

I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R 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 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 NB
CrossesNM-140 and BNSF R/R
Location29.5 MI N of JCT US-70
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.67594, -107.0561
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R built?

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

What condition is I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R 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 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R carry?

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

How long is I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 NB over NM-140 and BNSF R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.