US Bridges

US-64/84 over Chama River

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of JCT NM-17 · Structure no. 000000000007932

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/84 over Chama River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/84 over Chama River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-64/84
CrossesChama River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT NM-17
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.87812, -106.58363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2023)
Projected traffic3,488 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$612,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/84 over Chama River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/84 over Chama 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-64/84 over Chama River carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64/84 over Chama River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/84 over Chama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.