US Bridges

Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 M S Paseo Del Norte · Structure no. 000000000009233

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRancho Sereno NW
CrossesPiedras Marcadas Arroyo
Location0.3 M S Paseo Del Norte
RouteCity Street 1000
Coordinates35.1757, -106.6834
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Sereno NW 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Sereno NW over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.