US Bridges

NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 0.08 Mi. South of Nm 290 · Structure no. 000000000009260

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,297
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,297 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-4
CrossesVallecitos Creek
Location0.08 Mi. South of Nm 290
RouteState Highway 4
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.62439, -106.72417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,297 (2023)
Projected traffic5,843 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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-4 over Vallecitos Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek carry?

About 4,297 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-4 over Vallecitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.