US Bridges

19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 9.5 MI S of I-40/MILAGRO · Structure no. 000000000008560

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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Carries19-Z003
CrossesArroyo Pintada
Location9.5 MI S of I-40/MILAGRO
RouteCounty Highway 19003
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.8574, -105.23858
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 19-Z003 over Arroyo Pintada?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.