US Bridges

FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI N of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006700

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,768 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2537 Sbl
CrossesN Diverson Channel
Location2.9 MI N of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteState Highway 2537
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.13596, -106.60512
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,212 (2023)
Projected traffic24,768 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel carry?

About 18,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2537 Sbl over N Diverson Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.