US Bridges

NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nm 14 Mm 30.6 · Structure no. 000000000003011

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 88 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-14
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationNm 14 Mm 30.6
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.4262, -106.134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic3,698 (2023)
Projected traffic5,029 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$94,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is NM-14 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.