US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco

Good

Socorro County, New Mexico · 1.1 M. S of Bernardo Exit · Structure no. 000000000009549

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,922 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,493 by 2043. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesRio Puerco
Location1.1 M. S of Bernardo Exit
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates34.40618, -106.84784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,922 (2023)
Projected traffic13,493 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 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 Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco carry?

About 9,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.