US Bridges

NM-500 over Amole Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.5 M W JCT Coors Rd. · Structure no. 000000000009114

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,568
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-500 over Amole Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-500 over Amole 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 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 20,568 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,972 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-500
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.5 M W JCT Coors Rd.
RouteCity Street 4008
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.02466, -106.72202
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,568 (2023)
Projected traffic27,972 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NM-500 over Amole Channel built?

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

What condition is NM-500 over Amole 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-500 over Amole Channel carry?

About 20,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-500 over Amole Channel?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns NM-500 over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.