US Bridges

Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.48 MI W of Coors RD SW · Structure no. 000000000010003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,249
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,578 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlake SW
CrossesAmole Del Norte Channel
Location0.48 MI W of Coors RD SW
RouteCity Street 5006
Coordinates35.03768, -106.72053
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,249 (2023)
Projected traffic12,578 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake SW over Amole Del Norte 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel carry?

About 9,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Blake SW over Amole Del Norte Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.