US Bridges

NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Los Alamos County, New Mexico · Nm 4 Mm 61.6 · Structure no. 000000000005693

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNM-4
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationNm 4 Mm 61.6
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates35.8128, -106.23248
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2023)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$71,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.