US Bridges

El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI W of Jefferson NE · Structure no. 000000000008860

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,122
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 5,122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,965 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Pueblo Rd.
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location0.7 MI W of Jefferson NE
RouteCity Street 5097
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17442, -106.60527
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,122 (2023)
Projected traffic6,965 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Pueblo Rd. over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 5,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns El Pueblo Rd. over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.