US Bridges

NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo

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Sandoval County, New Mexico · 6.5 Mi. W. of Jct. US 550 · Structure no. 000000000009158

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-197
CrossesChijuilla Arroyo
Location6.5 Mi. W. of Jct. US 550
RouteState Highway 197
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.96685, -107.04711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-197 over Chijuilla Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.