US Bridges

L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · S Belen Inter-Change · Structure no. 000000000007036

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 1,986 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesL-00013
CrossesI-25 NB and SB
LocationS Belen Inter-Change
RouteInterstate 13
Coordinates34.63201, -106.78296
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns L-00013 over I-25 NB and SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.