US Bridges

Access Road over Santa Fe River

FairPosted for load

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 2 MI N of JCT SR16 · Structure no. CEPSWANM-000004

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Santa Fe River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location2 MI N of JCT SR16
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.55746, -106.24852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Santa Fe River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over Santa Fe River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Santa Fe River?

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