US Bridges

01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.10 MI W JCT NM-333/337 · Structure no. 000000000008745

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying 01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries01-Z000
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location1.10 MI W JCT NM-333/337
RouteCity Street 1000
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07951, -106.3965
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 01-Z000 over Tijeras 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns 01-Z000 over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.