US Bridges

US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · US 64/84 Mm 171.0 · Structure no. 000000000009281

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-64/84
CrossesRio De Los Brazos
LocationUS 64/84 Mm 171.0
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.74643, -106.56754
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2023)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos 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-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/84 over Rio De Los Brazos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.