US Bridges

NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 4.8 M N JCT I-25/US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008424

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,969 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesNM-315
CrossesNbl/Sbl I-25
Location4.8 M N JCT I-25/US-550
RouteCounty Highway 315
Coordinates35.3789, -106.46905
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2023)
Projected traffic3,969 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25 built?

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

What condition is NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25 carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-315 over Nbl/Sbl I-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.