US Bridges

Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.15 MI E JCT I-25/SUNPRT · Structure no. 000000000008931

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,470
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,470 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,679 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunport Blvd.
CrossesTransport Street SE
Location0.15 MI E JCT I-25/SUNPRT
RouteCity Street 4070
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.04747, -106.63517
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,470 (2023)
Projected traffic19,679 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE carry?

About 14,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Sunport Blvd. over Transport Street SE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.