US Bridges

49-0073 over Tesuque River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.1 M S US 84/285 Sfcr 73 · Structure no. 000000000007943

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,546
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0073 over Tesuque River is a concrete tee beam carrying 49-0073 over Tesuque River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 3,546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,822 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries49-0073
CrossesTesuque River
Location1.1 M S US 84/285 Sfcr 73
RouteCounty Highway 49073
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.76047, -105.93312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,546 (2023)
Projected traffic4,822 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49-0073 over Tesuque River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-0073 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 49-0073 over Tesuque River carry?

About 3,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 49-0073 over Tesuque River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 49-0073 over Tesuque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.