NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo
GoodBernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.93 MI N NM-423 · Structure no. 000000000010073
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,587
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 55,587 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,598 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-448 over Calabacillas 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo carry?
About 55,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns NM-448 over Calabacillas Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.