US Bridges

US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 27.7 MI West JCT Nm 537 · Structure no. 000000000009334

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64
CrossesGobernador Arroyo
Location27.7 MI West JCT Nm 537
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.6951, -107.46256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2023)
Projected traffic1,849 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over Gobernador Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.