PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Carrying PENNSYLVANIA AVE over TIJERAS ARROYO
0.7 MILES SOUTHEAST OF WY, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PENNSYLVANIA AVE
The PENNSYLVANIA AVE bridge in Bernalillo, New Mexico carries PENNSYLVANIA AVE over TIJERAS ARROYO. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 215.2 meters (706 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PENNSYLVANIA AVE compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 215.2 m (706 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFNMMHMV20046
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PENNSYLVANIA AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PENNSYLVANIA AVE against other structures in Bernalillo and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PENNSYLVANIA AVE?
PENNSYLVANIA AVE in Bernalillo, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PENNSYLVANIA AVE inspected?
PENNSYLVANIA AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENNSYLVANIA AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PENNSYLVANIA AVE?
PENNSYLVANIA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PENNSYLVANIA AVE?
PENNSYLVANIA AVE is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is PENNSYLVANIA AVE and does age affect safety?
PENNSYLVANIA AVE was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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