US Bridges

NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · Junction I-25/NM-22 · Structure no. 000000000007900

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNM-22
CrossesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
LocationJunction I-25/NM-22
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.47051, -106.30394
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2023)
Projected traffic2,634 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NM-22 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.