US Bridges

L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB

Poor

Sierra County, New Mexico · Junction I-25/LOOP-11 · Structure no. 000000000006943

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesL-00011
CrossesI-25 NB and SB
LocationJunction I-25/LOOP-11
RouteCity Street 11
Coordinates33.11369, -107.29863
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2023)
Projected traffic1,626 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB built?

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

What condition is L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L-00011 over I-25 NB and SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.