US Bridges

NM-528 over Arroyo Venada

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 3.65 MI N of NM-448 · Structure no. 000000000010075

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-528 over Arroyo Venada is a concrete culvert carrying NM-528 over Arroyo Venada 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 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 22,573 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,699 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNM-528
CrossesArroyo Venada
Location3.65 MI N of NM-448
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates35.31605, -106.57646
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,573 (2023)
Projected traffic30,699 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-528 over Arroyo Venada built?

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

What condition is NM-528 over Arroyo Venada 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-528 over Arroyo Venada carry?

About 22,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-528 over Arroyo Venada?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NM-528 over Arroyo Venada?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.