US Bridges

IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.74 MI W of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000005523

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,841 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,903 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR/NM-502
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.74 MI W of JCT US-84
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates35.88261, -106.05154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,841 (2023)
Projected traffic22,903 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 16,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IRR/NM-502 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.