I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 9.6 M N JCT NM-408/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005960
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 506 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,028
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 12,028 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,358 by 2043. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rio Salado built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado carry?
About 12,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado?
The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Rio Salado?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.