US Bridges

NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.85 MI S of Montano NW · Structure no. 000000000008347

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,737
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,737 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,762 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-345
CrossesSan Antonio Arroyo
Location0.85 MI S of Montano NW
RouteState Highway 345
Coordinates35.14202, -106.71033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,737 (2023)
Projected traffic22,762 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo carry?

About 16,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-345 over San Antonio Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.