US Bridges

I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 20.6 MI N JCT I-25/US-550 · Structure no. 000000000007947

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek 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 40,522 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,109 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nb/Fr
CrossesGalisteo Creek
Location20.6 MI N JCT I-25/US-550
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.50087, -106.24986
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,522 (2023)
Projected traffic55,109 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek carry?

About 40,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nb/Fr over Galisteo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.