US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 0.6 M S JCT I-25/NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000006597

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,008
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 8,008 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,890 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesGreen Horn Arroyo
Location0.6 M S JCT I-25/NM-152
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.94443, -107.31469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,008 (2023)
Projected traffic10,890 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo carry?

About 8,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Green Horn Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.