US Bridges

NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · Junction I-25 and NM-1 · Structure no. 000000000006765

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-1
CrossesI-25 Nbl and Sbl
LocationJunction I-25 and NM-1
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.33057, -107.29394
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-1 over I-25 Nbl and Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.