US Bridges

IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Big I Interchange NW Sect · Structure no. 000000000009955

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
603 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21,257 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,909 by 2043. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIO-2226
CrossesSB & WB Frontage Roads
LocationBig I Interchange NW Sect
RouteInterstate 2226
Coordinates35.10598, -106.63149
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,257 (2023)
Projected traffic28,909 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads carry?

About 21,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IO-2226 over SB & WB Frontage Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.