US Bridges

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 12 MI N of I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009461

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70,705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 70,705 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,158 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl and Sbl
CrossesSandia Wash
Location12 MI N of I-25/I-40
RouteInterstate 25
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.26363, -106.5616
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,705 (2023)
Projected traffic96,158 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash carry?

About 70,705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Sandia Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.