US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI N of N Belen Intch · Structure no. 000000000007205

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 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 17,879 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,315 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.4 MI N of N Belen Intch
RouteInterstate 25
Coordinates34.71729, -106.78885
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,879 (2023)
Projected traffic24,315 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 17,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.