US Bridges

NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.86 Miles North of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,871 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-14
CrossesUnnamed Arroyo
Location9.86 Miles North of I-40
RouteState Highway 14
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.20896, -106.30918
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,788 (2023)
Projected traffic7,871 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over Unnamed 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo carry?

About 5,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns NM-14 over Unnamed Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.