US Bridges

Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of Academy Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008657

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeagull Street
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location0.2 MI S of Academy Blvd
RouteCity Street 5216
Coordinates35.14627, -106.58311
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seagull Street over Bear Canyon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Seagull Street over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.