I-25 Sbl over Sapello River
FairMora County, New Mexico · 1.8 M S WATROUS/EXIT-366 · Structure no. 000000000007005
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,419
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Sapello River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Sapello River in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,369 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Sapello River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Sapello River 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 Sapello River carry?
About 5,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Sapello River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Sapello River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.