US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit

Poor

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Exit 297 @ Valencia · Structure no. 000000000006012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,352 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesValencia Exit
LocationExit 297 @ Valencia
RouteInterstate 25
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.57934, -105.79328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2023)
Projected traffic21,352 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$261,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Valencia Exit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.