US Bridges

43-OS13 over Rio Puerco

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 2.7 NE of Nm 126 · Structure no. 000000000009496

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43-OS13 over Rio Puerco is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries43-OS13
CrossesRio Puerco
Location2.7 NE of Nm 126
RouteCounty Highway 43013
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.04198, -106.91697
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic138 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 43-OS13 over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.