US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 9.3 MI N JCT US-380/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007124

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road 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 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesCuba Road
Location9.3 MI N JCT US-380/I-25
RouteInterstate 25
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.05013, -106.88742
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Nbl over Cuba Road built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road carry?

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

How long is I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Cuba Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.