US Bridges

NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 13.1 MI N of JCT NM-104 · Structure no. 000000000009651

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno is a concrete culvert carrying NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-419
CrossesArroyo Mesteno
Location13.1 MI N of JCT NM-104
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates35.57861, -104.42486
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks8%
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-419 over Arroyo Mesteno built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NM-419 over Arroyo Mesteno?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.