US Bridges

NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI N of NM-448 · Structure no. 000000000010074

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca is a concrete culvert carrying NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 23,460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,905 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNM-528
CrossesArroyo De LA Barranca
Location1.0 MI N of NM-448
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates35.28611, -106.60589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,460 (2023)
Projected traffic31,905 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca carry?

About 23,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NM-528 over Arroyo De LA Barranca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.