US Bridges

IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Big I Interchange SW Sect · Structure no. 000000000009960

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
599 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IU-2226 over EB & SB 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 14,821 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,156 by 2043. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesIU-2226
CrossesEB & SB Frontage Roads
LocationBig I Interchange SW Sect
RouteInterstate 2226
Coordinates35.10387, -106.63231
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length599 ft (182.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,821 (2023)
Projected traffic20,156 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads built?

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

What condition is IU-2226 over EB & SB 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 IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads carry?

About 14,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads?

The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IU-2226 over EB & SB Frontage Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.