US Bridges

SP85 over Unnamed Wash

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 3.0 KM NW Santo Domingo · Structure no. 0000M20717B0163

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

SP85 over Unnamed Wash is a other culvert carrying SP85 over Unnamed Wash in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSP85
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location3.0 KM NW Santo Domingo
RouteFederal Lands Road 85
Coordinates35.54115, -106.36677
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 SP85 over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP85 over Unnamed Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SP85 over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SP85 over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SP85 over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.