US Bridges

NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.05 MI N EXT-284 of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005315

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso is a concrete culvert carrying NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso 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 16,790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,834 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-466
CrossesArroyo Chamiso
Location1.05 MI N EXT-284 of I-25
RouteState Highway 466
Coordinates35.65013, -105.93567
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,790 (2023)
Projected traffic22,834 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso built?

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

What condition is NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso 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 2023.

How much traffic does NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso carry?

About 16,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-466 over Arroyo Chamiso?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.