US Bridges

NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 8.76 MI S of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008368

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNM-41
CrossesDe LA Jara Arroyo
Location8.76 MI S of JCT US-285
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.3564, -105.9401
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2023)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-41 over De LA Jara Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.