I-25 Sbl over Loop-17
Colfax County, New Mexico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-25 Sbl over Loop-17 in Colfax County, New Mexico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,176 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 139 inventoried bridges in Colfax County rated good (38.8%); 5 (3.6%) 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 January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 83 ft |
| Location | North Raton Intchange |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008839 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 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 Colfax County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-25 Nbl over Loop-17 | 1993 | 11,902 | Good |
| I-25 Nbl over Lincoln Avenue (raton) | 1960 | 10,589 | Fair |
| I-25 Sbl over Lincoln Avenue | 1960 | 10,589 | Fair |
| I-25 Nbl over US 64/loop-17 | 1959 | 7,719 | Fair |
| I-25 Nbl over Willow Creek | 1970 | 6,576 | Fair |
| I-25 Sbl over Willow Creek | 1970 | 6,576 | Fair |
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