US Bridges

I-25 NB over NM-63

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 4.8 MI N of Santa Fe C/L · Structure no. 000000000006452

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 NB over NM-63 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 NB over NM-63 in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 years old, older 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 9,553 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,992 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 NB
CrossesNM-63
Location4.8 MI N of Santa Fe C/L
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.49526, -105.67338
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,553 (2023)
Projected traffic12,992 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over NM-63 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-25 NB over NM-63 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 NB over NM-63 carry?

About 9,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 NB over NM-63?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 NB over NM-63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.