US Bridges

NM-528 over Rio Grande

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 3.63 MI W of I-25 NM528 · Structure no. 000000000008832

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,154 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
40,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-528 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-528 over Rio Grande in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40,786 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,468 by 2043. The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNM-528
CrossesRio Grande
Location3.63 MI W of I-25 NM528
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates35.1969, -106.64224
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,154 ft (351.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,786 (2023)
Projected traffic55,468 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-528 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-528 over Rio Grande 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NM-528 over Rio Grande carry?

About 40,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-528 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns NM-528 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.