US Bridges

IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Big I Interchange · Structure no. 000000000009962

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
631 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa 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 24,106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,784 by 2043. The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesIH2226
CrossesNB & WB Frontage Roa
LocationBig I Interchange
RouteInterstate 2226
Coordinates35.10698, -106.62694
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 rating94.7 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 length631 ft (192.3 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,106 (2023)
Projected traffic32,784 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 IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa built?

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

What condition is IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa 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 IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa carry?

About 24,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa?

The structure is 631 ft (192.3 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH2226 over NB & WB Frontage Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.