US Bridges

43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of JCT NM-197 · Structure no. 000000000008063

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 52 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries43-Z001
CrossesVicente Arroyo
Location0.1 MI S of JCT NM-197
RouteCounty Highway 43001
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.7833, -107.26494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 43-Z001 over Vicente Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.