US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.62 MI S of JCT NM-14 · Structure no. 000000000005659

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
33,028
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 33,028 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,918 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location1.62 MI S of JCT NM-14
RouteInterstate 25
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.59329, -106.05782
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic33,028 (2023)
Projected traffic44,918 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$1.9 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 33,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.