US Bridges

FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 5.2 MI N JCT I-25/NM-181 · Structure no. 000000000006792

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-2027
CrossesI-25 Nbls/Sbls
Location5.2 MI N JCT I-25/NM-181
RouteState Highway 2027
CountySierra County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.29361, -107.28652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2023)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls built?

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

What condition is FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2027 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.