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Bernalillo County, NM · Structure #000000000006147

I-25 NBL

I-25 NBL in JCT I-25/I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on I-25 NBL over DR Martin L King Jr DR.

I-25 NBL carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-25 NBL carries an average daily traffic count of 155,949 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing DR Martin L King Jr DR. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
67/100
67
Condition Score
156K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
57.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-25 NBL
Crosses Over
DR Martin L King Jr DR
State
New Mexico
County
Bernalillo County
Location
JCT I-25/I-40
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
2002
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
155,949
Lanes
3
Length
57.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000006147

About This Bridge

I-25 NBL is a 65-year-old bridge located JCT I-25/I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-25 NBL over DR Martin L King Jr DR with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 57.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

JCT I-25/I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

35.085256, -106.636053

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-25 NBL has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-25 NBL was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-25 NBL carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 57.9 meters long and located on I-25 NBL in JCT I-25/I-40, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

No, I-25 NBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-25 NBL is located JCT I-25/I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-25 NBL over DR Martin L King Jr DR. Its coordinates are 35.085256, -106.636053. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-25 NBL carries I-25 NBL over DR Martin L King Jr DR. The bridge is 57.9 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 2002.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.