US Bridges

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI N of S Belen Inter · Structure no. 000000000007240

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,509
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal 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 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 12,509 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,012 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesBelen Highline Canal
Location0.8 MI N of S Belen Inter
RouteInterstate 25
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.64335, -106.78985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,509 (2023)
Projected traffic17,012 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal carry?

About 12,509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl/Sbl over Belen Highline Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.