US Bridges

Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Njct Agua Fria/Lopez Lane · Structure no. 000000000008610

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,362
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCaja Del Oro Grant
CrossesSanta Fe River
LocationNjct Agua Fria/Lopez Lane
RouteCounty Highway 49062
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.65761, -106.02467
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2023)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe 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 Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Caja Del Oro Grant over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.