US Bridges

49-089A over Tesuque River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.40 MI W JCT US-84/285 · Structure no. 000000000007519

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-089A over Tesuque River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 49-089A over Tesuque River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries49-089A
CrossesTesuque River
Location0.40 MI W JCT US-84/285
RouteCounty Highway 49089
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.86991, -106.00953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-089A over Tesuque River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-089A over Tesuque 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 49-089A over Tesuque River carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 49-089A over Tesuque River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 49-089A over Tesuque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.