I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw
FairMora County, New Mexico · 2.5 MI S of JCT NM-120 · Structure no. 000000000007138
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,235 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Vermejo Draw built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw carry?
About 5,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Vermejo Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.