US Bridges

US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 18.9 M W JCT NM-537 · Structure no. 000000000009424

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesLA Jara Arroyo
Location18.9 M W JCT NM-537
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.70991, -107.30989
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2023)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 LA Jara Arroyo built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over LA Jara 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over LA Jara Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.