US Bridges

NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI N of US 550 · Structure no. 000000000009025

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose is a steel culvert carrying NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,233 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-96
CrossesArroyo San Jose
Location0.4 MI N of US 550
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.07197, -106.98102
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2023)
Projected traffic1,676 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Arroyo San Jose built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns NM-96 over Arroyo San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.