US Bridges

45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · JCT Nm 516 & CR 3520 · Structure no. 000000000008481

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,841
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying 45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries45-3520
CrossesWyper Arroyo
LocationJCT Nm 516 & CR 3520
RouteCity Street 45520
Coordinates36.78087, -108.11879
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,841 (2023)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45-3520 over Wyper 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo carry?

About 1,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 45-3520 over Wyper Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.