US Bridges

IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 10.5 MI N of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008363

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IG-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 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIG-2252
CrossesTonque Arroyo
Location10.5 MI N of JCT US-550
RouteInterstate 2252
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.41847, -106.40256
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 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 traffic1,797 (2023)
Projected traffic2,443 by 2043
Trucks45%
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 IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo built?

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

What condition is IG-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 IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IG-2252 over Tonque Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.