US Bridges

45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 3.48 MI W of JCT NM-170 · Structure no. 000000000005795

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,729
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries45-Z001
CrossesDain Arroyo
Location3.48 MI W of JCT NM-170
RouteCounty Highway 45001
Coordinates36.73035, -108.31216
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,729 (2023)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 45-Z001 over Dain Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.