US Bridges

NM-423 over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.2 M W JCT I-25/NM-423 · Structure no. 000000000008595

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-423 over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-423 over North Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 84,499 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,918 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-423
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location1.2 M W JCT I-25/NM-423
RouteState Highway 423
Coordinates35.17456, -106.60529
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,499 (2023)
Projected traffic114,918 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NM-423 over North Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-423 over North Diversion 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NM-423 over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 84,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-423 over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns NM-423 over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.