University Blvd SE
Carrying University Blvd SE over Kirtland Channel
0.3 Mi S of Gibson Blvd, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
University Blvd SE in Bernalillo, New Mexico sits above 29% of rated New Mexico bridges on inventory load rating (32 t), while its 1982 build year is earlier than 50% of Bernalillo's recorded-year cohort (496 bridges).
University Blvd SE in Bernalillo, New Mexico is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1982, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NM:000000000008979
LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: University Blvd SE
The University Blvd SE bridge in Bernalillo, New Mexico carries University Blvd SE over Kirtland Channel. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 307 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How University Blvd SE compares
Age against the county: built in 1982, earlier than 250 of Bernalillo's 496 bridges with a recorded construction year (50%), against a county median build year of 1983. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across New Mexico bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,030 of 4,035 rated).
University Blvd SE vs every rated New Mexico bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
32 Top 71% higher than 29% of 4,030 bridges
rated New Mexico bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Bernalillo inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 496 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 307 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008979
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
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 University Blvd SE 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 University Blvd SE 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 University Blvd SE?
University Blvd SE in Bernalillo, New Mexico has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is University Blvd SE inspected?
University Blvd SE'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 307 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. University Blvd SE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for University Blvd SE?
University Blvd SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining University Blvd SE?
University Blvd SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is University Blvd SE and does age affect safety?
University Blvd SE was built in 1982, making it 44 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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