US Bridges

NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.34 MI N EXT-284 of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005314

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,258 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNM-300
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location1.34 MI N EXT-284 of I-25
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates35.62193, -105.91871
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic8,278 (2023)
Projected traffic11,258 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 8,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-300 over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.