US Bridges

98th Street N/S over Amole Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.78 M N Den Chavez Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009408

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

98th Street N/S over Amole Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2039. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 352 ft wide.

Carries98th Street N/S
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.78 M N Den Chavez Blvd
RouteCity Street 1001
Coordinates35.0465, -106.73694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width352 ft (107.3 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2019)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 352 ft wide.

Who owns 98th Street N/S over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.