US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 4.2 MI N of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008338

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40,179 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,643 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesLas Huertas Creek
Location4.2 MI N of JCT US-550
RouteInterstate 25
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.36437, -106.48692
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,179 (2023)
Projected traffic54,643 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek carry?

About 40,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Las Huertas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.