US Bridges

Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 3.45 M W JCT NM-423/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008687

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte 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 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRio Grande Blvd NW
CrossesNM-423/PASEO Del Norte
Location3.45 M W JCT NM-423/I-25
RouteCity Street 5092
Coordinates35.18279, -106.6433
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,875 (2023)
Projected traffic7,990 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte built?

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

What condition is Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte 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 Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte carry?

About 5,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Grande Blvd NW over NM-423/PASEO Del Norte?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.