I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 2.2 MI S JCT I-25/NM-107 · Structure no. 000000000006780
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,496
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,496 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,834 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 41 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek carry?
About 6,496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-25 Sbl over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.