US Bridges

NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 1.5 M N JCT NM-16/NM-22 · Structure no. 000000000009164

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNM-22
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.5 M N JCT NM-16/NM-22
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates35.61092, -106.32689
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2023)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NM-22 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.