US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over US-60

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · JCT I-25/US-60 @ Bernardo · Structure no. 000000000005983

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over US-60 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-25 Nbl over US-60 in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 11,943 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,242 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesUS-60
LocationJCT I-25/US-60 @ Bernardo
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates34.41994, -106.83747
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,943 (2023)
Projected traffic16,242 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US-60 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over US-60 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over US-60 carry?

About 11,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over US-60?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over US-60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.