US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 1 M N of N Vegas Interchg · Structure no. 000000000008351

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,696 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,466 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesPecos Arroyo
Location1 M N of N Vegas Interchg
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.61022, -105.20488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,696 (2023)
Projected traffic10,466 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo carry?

About 7,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Pecos Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.