US Bridges

Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 M E Rainbow Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009230

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,134
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ventana Ranch Road 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 5,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,982 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVentana Ranch Road
CrossesPiedras Marcadas Arroyo
Location0.3 M E Rainbow Blvd
RouteCity Street 1000
Coordinates35.19304, -106.73137
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,134 (2023)
Projected traffic6,982 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo built?

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

What condition is Ventana Ranch Road 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 Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo carry?

About 5,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ventana Ranch Road over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.