US Bridges

US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl

Poor

San Miguel County, New Mexico · JCT I-25/US-84 Romerovill · Structure no. 000000000006663

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,467 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS-84
CrossesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
LocationJCT I-25/US-84 Romerovill
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates35.52051, -105.24989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,467 (2023)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$730,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl carry?

About 2,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-84 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.