Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River
FairSanta Fe County, New Mexico · 0.35 MI W JCT US84/US285 · Structure no. 000000000008565
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,544
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,544 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,859 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/Nm 502 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River carry?
About 17,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/Nm 502 over Tesuque River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.