US Bridges

FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 7.7 MI N of JCT NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000006843

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2022
CrossesI-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl
Location7.7 MI N of JCT NM-152
RouteState Highway 2022
CountySierra County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.06433, -107.30865
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2022 over I-25 Nbl and I-25 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.