US Bridges

IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 10.5 MI N of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008362

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesIN-2252
CrossesTonque Arroyo
Location10.5 MI N of JCT US-550
RouteInterstate 2252
Coordinates35.41925, -106.40407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IN-2252 over Tonque 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IN-2252 over Tonque Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.