US Bridges

43-Z001 over Canada Santiago

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 14.2 MI SW of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008731

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43-Z001 over Canada Santiago is a steel culvert carrying 43-Z001 over Canada Santiago in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries43-Z001
CrossesCanada Santiago
Location14.2 MI SW of JCT US-550
RouteCounty Highway 43001
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.63545, -107.13165
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Canada Santiago built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43-Z001 over Canada Santiago 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 43-Z001 over Canada Santiago carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 43-Z001 over Canada Santiago?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns 43-Z001 over Canada Santiago?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.