US Bridges

Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo

FairPosted for load

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.6 Miles South of Pennsy · Structure no. AFNMMHMV30179

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLovelace Road
CrossesCoyote Arroyo
Location0.6 Miles South of Pennsy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99088, -106.51147
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovelace 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 Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lovelace Road over Coyote Arroyo?

It is owned by the Air Force.