US Bridges

US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 11.78 MI E of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000008314

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesVaughn Arroyo
Location11.78 MI E of JCT US-491
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.76009, -108.49207
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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$324,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Vaughn 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-64 over Vaughn Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.