US Bridges

US-84 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.66 MI N of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007425

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-84 over Unnamed Waterway 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 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 25,562 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,764 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-84
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.66 MI N of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates35.6441, -105.9563
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 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic25,562 (2023)
Projected traffic34,764 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$564,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-84 over Unnamed Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-84 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 25,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-84 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.