US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo

FairPosted for load

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.7 Miles Southeast of Wy · Structure no. AFNMMHMV20046

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
706 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location0.7 Miles Southeast of Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.02715, -106.5431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the Air Force.