US Bridges

NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 5.33 M N JCT NM528/NM448 · Structure no. 000000000010034

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel is a concrete culvert carrying NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNM-448
CrossesHarvey C Jones Channel
Location5.33 M N JCT NM528/NM448
RouteState Highway 448
Coordinates35.2552, -106.59941
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,684 (2023)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel carry?

About 5,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns NM-448 over Harvey C Jones Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.