US Bridges

US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 16.3 M N JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008767

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,671 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,112 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS-550 EB and WB
CrossesI-25 Sbl and Nbl
Location16.3 M N JCT I-25/I-40
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates35.31634, -106.53381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,671 (2023)
Projected traffic28,112 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl carry?

About 20,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns US-550 EB and WB over I-25 Sbl and Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.