US Bridges

NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.13 M W JCT I-25/NM-423 · Structure no. 000000000008467

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 years old, older 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 51,012 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,376 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-423
CrossesDomingo Baca Arroyo
Location0.13 M W JCT I-25/NM-423
RouteState Highway 423
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1743, -106.5864
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,012 (2023)
Projected traffic69,376 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$835,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is NM-423 over Domingo Baca 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo carry?

About 51,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-423 over Domingo Baca Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.