US Bridges

Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.03 MI W Homestead NW · Structure no. 000000000008861

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTesuque Drive
CrossesMariposa Arroyo
Location0.03 MI W Homestead NW
RouteCity Street 5314
Coordinates35.16547, -106.70486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2023)
Projected traffic2,793 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

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 Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tesuque Drive over Mariposa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tesuque Drive over Mariposa Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.