US Bridges

Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 M N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009102

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 29,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,125 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarlisle Blvd. Sbl
CrossesEmbudo Channel
Location0.1 M N of JCT I-40
RouteCity Street 5014
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1064, -106.6043
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,504 (2023)
Projected traffic40,125 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel carry?

About 29,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Blvd. Sbl over Embudo Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.