US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 29.5 MI N of JCT US-70 · Structure no. 000000000006756

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
391 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNM-140 & BNSF R/R
Location29.5 MI N of JCT US-70
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.67573, -107.05643
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & 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 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over NM-140 & BNSF R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.