US Bridges

Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.22 MI W of Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000008991

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpain Road NE
CrossesBear Trib Arroyo
Location0.22 MI W of Wyoming
RouteCity Street 5073
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.13998, -106.55475
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo 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 Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Spain Road NE over Bear Trib Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.