US Bridges

I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 7.7 Mi. West NM550/NM528 · Structure no. CEPSPANM-000010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 624 ft (190.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI. S. Rte. 74
CrossesJemez River
Location7.7 Mi. West NM550/NM528
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.42861, -106.62117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length624 ft (190.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River?

The structure is 624 ft (190.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I. S. Rte. 74 over Jemez River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).