US Bridges

45-6675 over San Juan River

Poor

San Juan County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI S US-64 @ MP-39.8 · Structure no. 000000000008113

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45-6675 over San Juan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45-6675 over San Juan River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2043. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries45-6675
CrossesSan Juan River
Location1.2 MI S US-64 @ MP-39.8
RouteCounty Highway 45675
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2023)
Projected traffic2,793 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45-6675 over San Juan River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 45-6675 over San Juan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 45-6675 over San Juan River carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 45-6675 over San Juan River?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 45-6675 over San Juan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.