US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.4 Miles Southeast of Wy · Structure no. AFNMMHMV60001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesArea 4 Channel
Location0.4 Miles Southeast of Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.0308, -106.54684
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5 mi (8 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$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel built?

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

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel 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 Area 4 Channel carry?

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

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Area 4 Channel?

It is owned by the Air Force.