Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel
GoodBernalillo County, New Mexico · Balloon Fiesta Park · Structure no. 000000000009329
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 41 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Balloon Park over North LA Cueva Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.