US Bridges

Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.04 MI S Elena Gallegos · Structure no. 000000000008992

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo is a concrete frame carrying Apache Plume over Unnamed 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Plume
CrossesUnnamed Arroyo
Location0.04 MI S Elena Gallegos
RouteCity Street 5315
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1529, -106.4809
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo built?

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

What condition is Apache Plume over Unnamed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Plume over Unnamed Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.