US Bridges

IRR/NM-22 over Local Road

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 4.1 MI N JCT I-25/NM-22 · Structure no. 000000000007079

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,937
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-22 over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/NM-22 over Local Road in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/NM-22
CrossesLocal Road
Location4.1 MI N JCT I-25/NM-22
RouteState Highway 22
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.51529, -106.34539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2023)
Projected traffic2,634 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-22 over Local Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-22 over Local Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-22 over Local Road carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-22 over Local Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns IRR/NM-22 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.