US Bridges

NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 4.1 MI W of NM-30 · Structure no. 000000000008104

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,361 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,970 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-4
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.1 MI W of NM-30
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates35.86951, -106.20771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,361 (2023)
Projected traffic24,970 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$491,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 18,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-4 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.