US Bridges

43-Z001 over Jemez River

FairPosted for load

Sandoval County, New Mexico · W of NM-4 @ MP-17.25 · Structure no. 000000000008934

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43-Z001 over Jemez River is a steel truss - thru carrying 43-Z001 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries43-Z001
CrossesJemez River
LocationW of NM-4 @ MP-17.25
RouteCity Street 43001
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.76664, -106.69734
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$118,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43-Z001 over Jemez River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 February 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 43-Z001 over Jemez River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.