US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of N Belen Intch · Structure no. 000000000007045

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R in Valencia 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 5 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 13,815 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,788 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesBNSF R/R
Location0.2 MI S of N Belen Intch
RouteInterstate 25
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.70831, -106.79126
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,815 (2022)
Projected traffic18,788 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF R/R built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R 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 I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R carry?

About 13,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over BNSF R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.