US Bridges

Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.30 M East of 98th St. · Structure no. 000000000009348

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
137 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2037. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesGibson Blvd
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.30 M East of 98th St.
RouteCity Street 1001
Coordinates35.04369, -106.73544
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Blvd over Amole 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 2022.

How much traffic does Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Blvd over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.