US Bridges

17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 5.8 MI S of US-180 @ 131. · Structure no. 000000000008002

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo is a steel truss - thru carrying 17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-6005
CrossesSan Vicente Arroyo
Location5.8 MI S of US-180 @ 131.
RouteCounty Highway 17005
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.55859, -108.12879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-6005 over San Vicente 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 17-6005 over San Vicente Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.