US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over NM-120

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · JCT I-25/NM-120-WAGON Mnd · Structure no. 000000000007049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over NM-120 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over NM-120 in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,066 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,249 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNM-120
LocationJCT I-25/NM-120-WAGON Mnd
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates36.01185, -104.70817
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,066 (2022)
Projected traffic8,249 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Sbl over NM-120 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over NM-120 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over NM-120 carry?

About 6,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over NM-120?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over NM-120?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.