US Bridges

NM-4 over Rio San Antonio

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 26.4 MI N of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000006856

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-4 over Rio San Antonio is a concrete culvert carrying NM-4 over Rio San Antonio in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,295 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-4
CrossesRio San Antonio
Location26.4 MI N of JCT US-550
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates35.86579, -106.63889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic5,364 (2023)
Projected traffic7,295 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-4 over Rio San Antonio built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-4 over Rio San Antonio 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-4 over Rio San Antonio carry?

About 5,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-4 over Rio San Antonio?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-4 over Rio San Antonio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.