US Bridges

Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo

FairPosted for load

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.4 Miles South of Pennsy · Structure no. AFNMMHMV27939

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo is a concrete continuous frame carrying Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Line Road
CrossesCoyote Arroyo
Location0.4 Miles South of Pennsy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.01119, -106.53358
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Line Road over Coyote 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 Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Power Line Road over Coyote Arroyo?

It is owned by the Air Force.