I-25 Sbl over Walnut Creek
PoorSocorro County, New Mexico · 0.2 M N Jct. US-380/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006457
- 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 Sbl over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl 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 42 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Walnut Creek carry?
About 8,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl 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 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.