US Bridges

45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 0.45 MI West JCT US 550 · Structure no. 000000000003520

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,922
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,333 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries45Z004
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.45 MI West JCT US 550
RouteCounty Highway 45004
Coordinates36.81205, -108.00495
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,922 (2023)
Projected traffic5,333 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 45Z004 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.