I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 8.1 M N JCT NM-152/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006845
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 365 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek 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 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 8,962 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,188 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek carry?
About 8,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Palomas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.