US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Galisteo Creek

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 20.6 MI N JCT I-25/US-550 · Structure no. 000000000007948

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

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Galisteo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl 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 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesGalisteo Creek
Location20.6 MI N JCT I-25/US-550
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.50098, -106.25015
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sbl over Galisteo Creek built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Galisteo Creek carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl over Galisteo Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Galisteo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.