Central Avenue over Alameda Drain
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E Bio Park · Structure no. 000000000006178
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,231
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Alameda Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Central Avenue over Alameda Drain in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 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 26,231 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,674 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Alameda Drain built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Central Avenue over Alameda Drain 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 2024.
How much traffic does Central Avenue over Alameda Drain carry?
About 26,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Alameda Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Central Avenue over Alameda Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.