US Bridges

NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.11 MI W of Tramway Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008644

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,092
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,092 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,525 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-423
CrossesTennyson Street NE
Location0.11 MI W of Tramway Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 423
Coordinates35.17479, -106.49825
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,092 (2023)
Projected traffic20,525 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE carry?

About 15,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns NM-423 over Tennyson Street NE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.