US-285 over Unnamed Waterway
FairSanta Fe County, New Mexico · 13.75 MI S of JCT NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000003851
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,862
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-285 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-285 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-285 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US-285 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does US-285 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 1,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-285 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US-285 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.