US Bridges

Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.02 MI S Elena Gallegos · Structure no. 000000000008990

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanada Del Oso
CrossesUnnamed Arroyo
Location0.02 MI S Elena Gallegos
RouteCity Street 5248
Coordinates35.15212, -106.4845
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Del Oso over Unnamed 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Del Oso over Unnamed Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.