NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek
PoorPosted for loadSandoval County, New Mexico · 11.9 M E JCT I-25/NM-165 · Structure no. 000000000005919
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns NM-165 over Las Huertas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.