US Bridges

I-25 SB over NM-181

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · Junction of I-25/NM-181 · Structure no. 000000000006791

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 SB over NM-181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 SB over NM-181 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 6 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 6,271 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,528 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 SB
CrossesNM-181
LocationJunction of I-25/NM-181
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates33.22369, -107.25664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,271 (2022)
Projected traffic8,528 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 SB over NM-181 built?

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

What condition is I-25 SB over NM-181 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 SB over NM-181 carry?

About 6,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-25 SB over NM-181?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 SB over NM-181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.