US Bridges

LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose

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Cibola County, New Mexico · 500 S of Wash. St. · Structure no. 000000000009791

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLOC-174097
CrossesRio San Jose
Location500 S of Wash. St.
RouteCity Street 6001
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15536, -107.84709
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2023)
Projected traffic212 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LOC-174097 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns LOC-174097 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.