US Bridges

Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008932

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,965
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,965 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,552 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunport Blvd. SE
CrossesUniversity Blvd
Location0.4 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteCity Street 4070
Coordinates35.04833, -106.63067
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,965 (2023)
Projected traffic13,552 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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. SE over University Blvd built?

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

What condition is Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd carry?

About 9,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Sunport Blvd. SE over University Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.