POWER LINE ROAD
Carrying POWER LINE ROAD over COYOTE ARROYO
0.4 MILES SOUTH OF PENNSY, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POWER LINE ROAD
The POWER LINE ROAD bridge in Bernalillo, New Mexico carries POWER LINE ROAD over COYOTE ARROYO. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POWER LINE ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFNMMHMV27939
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POWER LINE ROAD 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 POWER LINE ROAD 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 POWER LINE ROAD?
POWER LINE ROAD in Bernalillo, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is POWER LINE ROAD inspected?
POWER LINE ROAD'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 600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POWER LINE ROAD 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 POWER LINE ROAD?
POWER LINE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining POWER LINE ROAD?
POWER LINE ROAD is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is POWER LINE ROAD and does age affect safety?
POWER LINE ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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