I-25 Sbl over Yapple Canyon
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 2.7 MI N T or C N Interch · Structure no. 000000000007121
- 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 Sbl over Yapple Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Sbl 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.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yapple Canyon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Yapple Canyon carry?
About 3,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Yapple Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.