US Bridges

Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.78 Mn Sen Chavez Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009464

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,285
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,759 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUnser Blvd SB
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.78 Mn Sen Chavez Blvd
RouteCity Street 1001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,285 (2018)
Projected traffic8,759 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unser Blvd SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel carry?

About 10,285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Unser Blvd SB over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.