US Bridges

49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S US-84/TESUQUE N · Structure no. 000000000003021

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,546
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,822 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries49-0073
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.2 MI S US-84/TESUQUE N
RouteCounty Highway 49073
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.78058, -105.94532
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,546 (2023)
Projected traffic4,822 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 49-0073 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.