US Bridges

San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 M W JCT San Mateo · Structure no. 000000000008662

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,693
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo is a concrete slab carrying San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,022 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSan Diego Avenue
CrossesNorth LA Cueva Arroyo
Location0.3 M W JCT San Mateo
RouteCity Street 5244
Coordinates35.19272, -106.59258
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,693 (2023)
Projected traffic5,022 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo carry?

About 3,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns San Diego Avenue over North LA Cueva Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.