US Bridges

NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 2.5 MI S of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005593

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal is a concrete culvert carrying NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-3
CrossesArroyo Del Chamizal
Location2.5 MI S of JCT I-25
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.36174, -105.45019
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic922 (2023)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-3 over Arroyo Del Chamizal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.