US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI N of JCT NM-408 · Structure no. 000000000006070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito 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 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 12,116 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,477 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesArroyo Puertecito
Location2.9 MI N of JCT NM-408
RouteInterstate 25
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.1965, -106.92475
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,116 (2023)
Projected traffic16,477 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito 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 Arroyo Puertecito carry?

About 12,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Arroyo Puertecito?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.