US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 14.2 MI N of NM-120 · Structure no. 000000000006850

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 5,193 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,062 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesOcate Creek
Location14.2 MI N of NM-120
RouteInterstate 25
CountyMora County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.21157, -104.66121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,193 (2023)
Projected traffic7,062 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sbl over Ocate Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek carry?

About 5,193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Ocate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.