US Bridges

I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · I-25 Mm 295.3 · Structure no. 000000000004973

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,039
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 16,039 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,813 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nb/Sb
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationI-25 Mm 295.3
RouteInterstate 25
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.55945, -105.81296
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
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,039 (2023)
Projected traffic21,813 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$543,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek carry?

About 16,039 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nb/Sb over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.