Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.42 MI E Golf Course RD · Structure no. 000000000008874
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,631
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 21,631 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,418 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal 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 Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal carry?
About 21,631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Ellison Road over Blacks Diversion Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.