US Bridges

NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.70 MI N JCT NM-14 · Structure no. 000000000005660

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos is a concrete culvert carrying NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,888 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-14
CrossesArroyo Chamisos
Location0.70 MI N JCT NM-14
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.61604, -106.03138
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic30,800 (2023)
Projected traffic41,888 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-14 over Arroyo Chamisos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.