US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 2.7 MI N T or C N Interch · Structure no. 000000000007120

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon 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 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,549 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesYapple Canyon
Location2.7 MI N T or C N Interch
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates33.21069, -107.25534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2023)
Projected traffic4,549 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Yapple Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.