US Bridges

47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S I-25 FR Bernal · Structure no. 000000000009322

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Carries47-B28A
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.2 MI S I-25 FR Bernal
RouteCounty Highway 47028
Coordinates35.38384, -105.31283
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 47-B28A over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.