US Bridges

IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 1.40 MI S of JCT US-84/28 · Structure no. 000000000006989

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,677
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 7,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIRR/NM-30
CrossesSanta Clara River
Location1.40 MI S of JCT US-84/28
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.9724, -106.08944
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 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 traffic7,677 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River carry?

About 7,677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR/NM-30 over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.