US Bridges

Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.16M SW Layton/Estrellit · Structure no. 000000000008632

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,472
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,361 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEstrellita Del Nrt
CrossesBear Tributary Arroyo
Location0.16M SW Layton/Estrellit
RouteCity Street 10316
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.14696, -106.54006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,472 (2023)
Projected traffic3,361 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo 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 Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo carry?

About 2,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Estrellita Del Nrt over Bear Tributary Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.