US Bridges

US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 3.87 MI S of JCT NM-502 · Structure no. 000000000003616

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 35,797 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,683 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS-84/285
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.87 MI S of JCT NM-502
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates35.8423, -105.9907
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,797 (2023)
Projected traffic48,683 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$500,000 (2080 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US-84/285 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 35,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-84/285 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.