US Bridges

Blake Road SW over Amole Channel

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.30 M E of 98th Street · Structure no. 000000000009409

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Road SW over Amole Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Blake Road SW 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlake Road SW
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.30 M E of 98th Street
RouteCity Street 1001
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.039, -106.73247
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Blake Road SW over Amole Channel built?

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

What condition is Blake Road SW 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 Blake Road SW over Amole Channel carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blake Road SW over Amole Channel?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Road SW over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.