US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida)

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 3.9 MI S of I-25 Exit 156 · Structure no. 000000000006068

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida) is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida) in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, 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 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 12,698 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,269 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesEast Road(escondida)
Location3.9 MI S of I-25 Exit 156
RouteInterstate 25
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.1022, -106.90042
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,698 (2023)
Projected traffic17,269 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida) built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida) 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/Sbl over East Road(escondida) carry?

About 12,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over East Road(escondida)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.