US Bridges

01-0003 over Tijeras Creek

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000009449

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

01-0003 over Tijeras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries01-0003
CrossesTijeras Creek
Location0.1 MI S of NM-333
RouteCounty Highway 1003
Coordinates35.08488, -106.37848
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2023)
Projected traffic443 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 01-0003 over Tijeras Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.