US Bridges

Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 M N JCT Irving Street · Structure no. 000000000009321

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,051
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,029 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniverse Street
CrossesCalabacillas Arroyo
Location0.3 M N JCT Irving Street
RouteCity Street 5260
Coordinates35.20669, -106.7276
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,051 (2023)
Projected traffic15,029 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universe Street over Calabacillas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo carry?

About 11,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Universe Street over Calabacillas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.