US Bridges

47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI S of I-25 Frntg RD · Structure no. 000000000008216

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries47-B41D
CrossesSan Jose Arroyo
Location0.3 MI S of I-25 Frntg RD
RouteCounty Highway 47041
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.39908, -105.47736
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic308 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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$136,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-B41D over San Jose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 47-B41D over San Jose Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.