US Bridges

University Blvd over Los Picaros RD

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.30 M S of Rio Bravo B · Structure no. 000000000009619

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,064
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Los Picaros RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Blvd over Los Picaros RD in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,247 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesLos Picaros RD
Location1.30 M S of Rio Bravo B
RouteCity Street 1001
Coordinates35.00796, -106.62643
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2023)
Projected traffic8,247 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 University Blvd over Los Picaros RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd over Los Picaros RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd over Los Picaros RD carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd over Los Picaros RD?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Los Picaros RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.