US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek

Poor

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N Jct. I-25/US-380 · Structure no. 000000000006456

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,854 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,041 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.2 MI N Jct. I-25/US-380
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates33.92069, -106.87863
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,854 (2023)
Projected traffic12,041 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek carry?

About 8,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.