US Bridges

NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of I-40 on Unser · Structure no. 000000000008478

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,406 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,512 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-345
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.1 MI N of I-40 on Unser
RouteState Highway 345
Coordinates35.09778, -106.72983
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,406 (2023)
Projected traffic49,512 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$361,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 36,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-345 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.