US Bridges

NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Junction I-25 & NM-50 · Structure no. 000000000008576

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,868
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta is a steel continuous frame carrying NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 4,868 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,620 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-50
CrossesI-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta
LocationJunction I-25 & NM-50
RouteState Highway 50
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.58302, -105.76763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,868 (2023)
Projected traffic6,620 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta carry?

About 4,868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-50 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl @ Glorieta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.