US Bridges

Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .6 Mn Dripping Sprg RD · Structure no. 000000000009732

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,166 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSonoma Ranch Blvd.
CrossesTortugas Arroyo
Location.6 Mn Dripping Sprg RD
RouteCity Street 1
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.308, -106.70903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2023)
Projected traffic9,166 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Sonoma Ranch Blvd. over Tortugas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.