US Bridges

NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek

FairPosted for load

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 9.7 M E JCT I-25/NM-165 · Structure no. 000000000005917

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek is a concrete slab carrying NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNM-165
CrossesLas Huertas Creek
Location9.7 M E JCT I-25/NM-165
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates35.24158, -106.41312
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.1 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.