US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI S Jct. I-25/NM-187 · Structure no. 000000000009269

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,331 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesRio Grande River
Location1.3 MI S Jct. I-25/NM-187
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates32.87921, -107.29704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,331 (2023)
Projected traffic9,970 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 Sbl over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River carry?

About 7,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.