NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.9 M W JCT I-25/NM-500 · Structure no. 000000000006224
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,415 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,734
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 5 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 72,734 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,918 by 2043. The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande carry?
About 72,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande?
The structure is 1,415 ft (431.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-500 Ebl over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.