US Bridges

NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.3 M W JCT I-25/ALAMEDA · Structure no. 000000000008655

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,771
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel 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 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 25,771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,048 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNM-528 WB
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location1.3 M W JCT I-25/ALAMEDA
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates35.18481, -106.60472
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,771 (2022)
Projected traffic35,048 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$335,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is NM-528 WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 25,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-528 WB over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.