US Bridges

49-0098 over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI S of JCT NM-76 · Structure no. 000000000006439

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0098 over Santa Cruz River is a concrete culvert carrying 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries49-0098
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT NM-76
RouteCounty Highway 49098
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.99134, -105.93308
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic1,872 (2023)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 49-0098 over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.