US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 2.6 MI N JCT I-25/ NM-16 · Structure no. 000000000007176

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 32,423 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,095 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesWaldo Exit FR2097
Location2.6 MI N JCT I-25/ NM-16
RouteInterstate 25
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.52147, -106.18014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,423 (2022)
Projected traffic44,095 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097 carry?

About 32,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Waldo Exit FR2097?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.