US Bridges

Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · .15 MI N of Indian School · Structure no. 000000000010032

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMartha Street NE
CrossesEmbudo Arroyo
Location.15 MI N of Indian School
RouteCity Street 5312
Coordinates35.10371, -106.5204
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martha Street NE over Embudo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Martha Street NE over Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.