US Bridges

San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI N of Alameda Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008486

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo is a concrete slab carrying San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Mateo Blvd.
CrossesLA Cueva Arroyo
Location0.5 MI N of Alameda Blvd
RouteCity Street 5096
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.18901, -106.58646
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo built?

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

What condition is San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns San Mateo Blvd. over LA Cueva Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.