US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549)

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.82 M S JCT I-25 & US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009103

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549) in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30,942 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,081 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesSpruce Street (FL5549)
Location1.82 M S JCT I-25 & US-70
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.32789, -106.75555
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,942 (2023)
Projected traffic42,081 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549) carry?

About 30,942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Spruce Street (FL5549)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.