US Bridges

Unser Blvd NB over Amole Channel

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.78 M N Chaves Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009465

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,107
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unser Blvd NB over Amole Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Unser Blvd NB 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 10,107 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,745 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUnser Blvd NB
CrossesAmole Channel
Location0.78 M N Chaves Blvd
RouteState Highway 345
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.03532, -106.72792
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,107 (2023)
Projected traffic13,745 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 NB over Amole Channel built?

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

What condition is Unser Blvd NB 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 January 2025.

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

About 10,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Unser Blvd NB over Amole Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Unser Blvd NB over Amole Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.