US Bridges

Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.60 M W JCT Lead Ave · Structure no. 000000000006270

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,113
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 11,113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,464 by 2038. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesLead Avenue WB
CrossesFirst Street/Nmrx
Location0.60 M W JCT Lead Ave
RouteCity Street 4030
Coordinates35.081, -106.6472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,113 (2018)
Projected traffic9,464 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx carry?

About 11,113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx?

The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Lead Avenue WB over First Street/Nmrx?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.