US Bridges

NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 7.2 MI N JCT NM96 & US550 · Structure no. 000000000008984

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesNM-96
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location7.2 MI N JCT NM96 & US550
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.16283, -106.96754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns NM-96 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.