US Bridges

US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · US 84/285 Mm 196.6 · Structure no. 000000000006646

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,711
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 9,711 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,206 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS-84/285
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationUS 84/285 Mm 196.6
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates36.08463, -106.13131
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,711 (2023)
Projected traffic13,206 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US-84/285 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 US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 9,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.