US Bridges

Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.5 M N Paseo Del Norte · Structure no. 000000000009229

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,808
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesRainbow Blvd Sbl
CrossesPiedras Marcadas Arroyo
Location0.5 M N Paseo Del Norte
RouteCity Street 1363
Coordinates35.19301, -106.73645
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,808 (2023)
Projected traffic6,538 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo built?

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

What condition is Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo carry?

About 4,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rainbow Blvd Sbl over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.