US Bridges

NM-547 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.3 M North of Nm 122 · Structure no. 000000000009654

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-547 over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying NM-547 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,017 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesNM-547
CrossesRio San Jose
Location0.3 M North of Nm 122
RouteState Highway 547
Coordinates35.15399, -107.84659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,101 (2023)
Projected traffic11,017 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-547 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-547 over Rio San Jose 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does NM-547 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 8,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-547 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns NM-547 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.