US Bridges

43-Z001 over Jemez River

FairPosted for load

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI NW of JCT NM-4 · Structure no. 000000000008566

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

43-Z001 over Jemez River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43-Z001 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries43-Z001
CrossesJemez River
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT NM-4
RouteCity Street 43001
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.77135, -106.69163
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$128,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43-Z001 over Jemez River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43-Z001 over Jemez River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 43-Z001 over Jemez River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 43-Z001 over Jemez River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 43-Z001 over Jemez River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.