I-25 SBL
I-25 SBL in 3.2 M N JCT I-25/Nm-500, Bernalillo County, New Mexico received a condition grade of C (52/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on I-25 SBL over Avenida Cesar Chavez.
I-25 SBL carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 52/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
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 SBL carries an average daily traffic count of 125,426 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Avenida Cesar Chavez. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-25 SBL is a 65-year-old bridge located 3.2 M N JCT I-25/Nm-500 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-25 SBL over Avenida Cesar Chavez with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1967, the structure spans 56.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (52/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-25 SBL has a Condition Score of 52/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-25 SBL was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1967, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-25 SBL carries approximately 125K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 56.1 meters long and located on I-25 SBL in 3.2 M N JCT I-25/Nm-500, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
No, I-25 SBL 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 SBL is located 3.2 M N JCT I-25/Nm-500 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The bridge carries I-25 SBL over Avenida Cesar Chavez. Its coordinates are 35.069806, -106.639619. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-25 SBL carries I-25 SBL over Avenida Cesar Chavez. The bridge is 56.1 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1967.
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.