FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PENNSYLVANIA AVE

Carrying PENNSYLVANIA AVE over AREA 4 CHANNEL

0.4 miles southeast of Wy, Bernalillo, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PENNSYLVANIA AVE

The PENNSYLVANIA AVE bridge in Bernalillo, New Mexico carries PENNSYLVANIA AVE over AREA 4 CHANNEL. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.3 meters (31 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 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 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PENNSYLVANIA AVE compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New Mexico bridges
26
Bridges in Bernalillo
PENNSYLVANIA AVE 32.7 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
Navy/Marine
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
AFNMMHMV60001

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 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 32.7 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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