US Bridges

Second Street over First Plaza Access

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 50FT N JCT Copper Ave · Structure no. 000000000008857

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,591
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over First Plaza Access is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over First Plaza Access in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,243 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesFirst Plaza Access
Location50FT N JCT Copper Ave
RouteCity Street 4035
Coordinates35.08557, -106.64898
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,591 (2023)
Projected traffic6,243 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over First Plaza Access built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over First Plaza Access 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over First Plaza Access carry?

About 4,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over First Plaza Access?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over First Plaza Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.