US Bridges

Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Arroyo Del Oso Park · Structure no. 000000000009317

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArroyo Del Oso
CrossesBear Tributary Arroyo
LocationArroyo Del Oso Park
RouteCity Street 6617
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.13857, -106.5551
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 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 Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Arroyo Del Oso over Bear Tributary Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.