US Bridges

45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 1.5 Miles W. Jct. Nm 516 · Structure no. 000000000009224

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying 45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 904 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries45Z008
CrossesHedges Arroyo
Location1.5 Miles W. Jct. Nm 516
RouteCounty Highway 45008
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.81726, -108.05259
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2023)
Projected traffic904 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45Z008 over Hedges 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 45Z008 over Hedges Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.