US Bridges

IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 3.55 MI North JCT NM-502 · Structure no. 000000000007365

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 8,929 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,143 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/NM-30
CrossesGarcia Arroyo
Location3.55 MI North JCT NM-502
RouteState Highway 30
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.92671, -106.12101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,929 (2023)
Projected traffic12,143 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo carry?

About 8,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/NM-30 over Garcia Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.