US Bridges

NM-14 over San Pedro Creek

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 11.3 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006092

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over San Pedro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-14 over San Pedro Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,871 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNM-14
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location11.3 MI N of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.22013, -106.29141
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,788 (2023)
Projected traffic7,871 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 NM-14 over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over San Pedro 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NM-14 over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 5,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-14 over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.