US Bridges

US-285 over Jasper Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · US 285 Mm 275.6 · Structure no. 000000000003854

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 over Jasper Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying US-285 over Jasper Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-285
CrossesJasper Arroyo
LocationUS 285 Mm 275.6
RouteU.S. Route 285
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.35467, -105.84609
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 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 traffic1,862 (2023)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$422,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-285 over Jasper Arroyo built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-285 over Jasper Arroyo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-285 over Jasper Arroyo carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-285 over Jasper Arroyo?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-285 over Jasper Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.