US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 6.0 M S JCT I-25/ US-70 · Structure no. 000000000006829

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 33,274 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,252 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesCholla Road
Location6.0 M S JCT I-25/ US-70
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.26851, -106.7325
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,274 (2023)
Projected traffic45,252 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Nbl over Cholla Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road carry?

About 33,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Cholla Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.