US Bridges

US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 6.2 MI N of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000007312

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,253 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,304 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-84
CrossesArroyo Del Toro
Location6.2 MI N of JCT US-285
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.15014, -106.17513
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,253 (2023)
Projected traffic15,304 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro carry?

About 11,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-84 over Arroyo Del Toro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.