US Bridges

Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E.

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.61 M S JCT Gibson Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009046

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E. is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E. 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesYale Blve SB
CrossesSunport Blvd S.E.
Location0.61 M S JCT Gibson Blvd
RouteCity Street 4043
Coordinates35.04976, -106.622
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E. built?

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

What condition is Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E. 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 Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E. carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Blve SB over Sunport Blvd S.E.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.