US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 10.0 MI N JCT US-380/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,826 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,643 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesOtero Avenue
Location10.0 MI N JCT US-380/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates34.06078, -106.88796
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,826 (2023)
Projected traffic10,643 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Sbl over Otero Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue carry?

About 7,826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Otero Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.