US Bridges

Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo

FairPosted for load

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · Southeast of Igloo Area · Structure no. AFNMMHMV27938

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMunitions Haul RD
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
LocationSoutheast of Igloo Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.02844, -106.56989
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Munitions Haul RD over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the Air Force.