I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 0.9 M N I-25/T or C · Structure no. 000000000007119
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 516 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,345
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd 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 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,549 by 2043. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd 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 I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd carry?
About 3,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd?
The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Cuchillo Negro Creek/Lrd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.