US Bridges

US-64 over Baker Arroyo

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 0.60 MI E of JCT US 491 · Structure no. 000000000002988

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Baker Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Baker Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 89 years old, older 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 15,364 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,895 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesBaker Arroyo
Location0.60 MI E of JCT US 491
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.78435, -108.67433
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,364 (2023)
Projected traffic20,895 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Baker Arroyo built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US-64 over Baker Arroyo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 over Baker Arroyo carry?

About 15,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Baker Arroyo?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-64 over Baker Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.