US Bridges

US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Junction I-25/US-285 · Structure no. 000000000007243

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos is a concrete culvert carrying US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-84
CrossesCanada De Los Alamos
LocationJunction I-25/US-285
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates35.55434, -105.87745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-84 over Canada De Los Alamos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.