US Bridges

Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI W of NM-47/BRDWAY · Structure no. 000000000008664

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,555
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProsperity Avenue
CrossesSouth Diversion Channel
Location0.1 MI W of NM-47/BRDWAY
RouteCity Street 5313
Coordinates35.0148, -106.64958
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,555 (2023)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prosperity Avenue over South 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Prosperity Avenue over South Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.