US Bridges

NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nm 14 Mm 45.15 · Structure no. 000000000007977

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,318 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,032 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNM-14
CrossesArroyo Hondo
LocationNm 14 Mm 45.15
RouteState Highway 14
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.59253, -106.05259
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,318 (2023)
Projected traffic14,032 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$279,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 10,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NM-14 over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.