US Bridges

IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 5.6 MI N JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008341

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 917 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIA-2248
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location5.6 MI N JCT US-550
RouteInterstate 2248
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.37766, -106.46965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic917 (2023)
Projected traffic1,247 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IA-2248 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.