US Bridges

NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 18.66 MI S of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005521

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-14
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location18.66 MI S of JCT I-25
RouteState Highway 14
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.4055, -106.15396
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic3,698 (2023)
Projected traffic5,029 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-14 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.