US Bridges

49-067A over Arroyo Hondo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.50 MI E JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008209

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,132
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-067A over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete continuous slab carrying 49-067A 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 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries49-067A
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location0.50 MI E JCT US-285
RouteCounty Highway 49067
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.62042, -105.91099
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2023)
Projected traffic1,539 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 49-067A over Arroyo Hondo built?

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

What condition is 49-067A 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 49-067A over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 49-067A over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 49-067A over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.