US Bridges

US-84 over Rio Cebolla

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · US 84 MP 242.9 in Cebolla · Structure no. 000000000004051

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,911
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over Rio Cebolla is a concrete culvert carrying US-84 over Rio Cebolla in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 1,911 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-84
CrossesRio Cebolla
LocationUS 84 MP 242.9 in Cebolla
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates36.53461, -106.48512
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,911 (2023)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 over Rio Cebolla built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US-84 over Rio Cebolla 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-84 over Rio Cebolla carry?

About 1,911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over Rio Cebolla?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-84 over Rio Cebolla?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.