US Bridges

L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · North T or C Interchange · Structure no. 000000000007117

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,598 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesL-00011
CrossesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
LocationNorth T or C Interchange
RouteCity Street 11
Coordinates33.15712, -107.25331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2023)
Projected traffic1,598 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L-00011 over I-25 Nbl/Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.