Nm-283 over I-25 Nbl/sbl
San Miguel County, New Mexico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nm-283 over I-25 Nbl/sbl in San Miguel County, New Mexico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 448 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 93 of the 175 inventoried bridges in San Miguel County rated fair (53.1%); 14 (8.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 250 ft |
| Location | 0.9 M S of S Vegas Intrch |
| NBI structure number | 000000000007331 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Mexico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Miguel County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills AVE. (LV) over Gallinas River | 1998 | 14,679 | Good |
| I-25 Nbl over Agua Sarca Creek | 1973 | 12,084 | Fair |
| I-25 Sbl over Agua Sarca Creek | 1973 | 12,084 | Fair |
| I-25 Nbl/sbl/frntg over Unnamed Waterway | 1966 | 12,084 | Fair |
| I-25 Nbl/sbl over Unnamed Waterway | 1973 | 12,084 | Good |
| I-25 Nbl over I-25 Service Road | 1966 | 10,978 | Fair |
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