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NM 556 over the north diversion channel

Client: NMDOT

Owner: NMDOT

Project Location: Albuquerque, NM

Design Completion Date: 03/2006

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Project Details:

  • Existing precast concrete girder bridge built in 1966

  • Special analysis of existing girders to determine unusual crack patterns found on exterior girders.

  • Rehabilitation design to:

    • replace bridge deck and barrier railings,

    • repair concrete at pier caps, abutment seats and wingwalls,

    • construct new approach slabs,

    • replace bearings and joints,

    • replace damaged girders.

     

  • Construction was completed in three phases to maintain use of roadway during construction.
  • Construction was completed in 2007.
  • Seven spans with an overall bridge length of 544'.

  • Continuous for HS-20 live loading.

  • Bridge width of 57'-8" for four lanes of traffic and outside shoulders.