US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 6.59 M N JCT NM-181/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000009642

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 6,727 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,148 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesAlamosa River
Location6.59 M N JCT NM-181/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates33.31267, -107.29105
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,727 (2023)
Projected traffic9,148 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 Alamosa River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Alamosa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River carry?

About 6,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Alamosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.