US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over NM-63

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 4.8 M N of Santa Fe · Structure no. 000000000009433

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over NM-63 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-25 Sbl over NM-63 in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,553 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,992 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNM-63
Location4.8 M N of Santa Fe
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates35.49555, -105.67306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 Sbl over NM-63 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over NM-63 carry?

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

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over NM-63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.