US Bridges

NM-502 over NM-4

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · NM-4 & NM-502 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000008623

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-502 over NM-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-502 over NM-4 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,872 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,785 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesNM-502
CrossesNM-4
LocationNM-4 & NM-502 Interchange
RouteState Highway 502
Coordinates35.86941, -106.21546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,872 (2023)
Projected traffic14,785 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-502 over NM-4 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-502 over NM-4 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-502 over NM-4 carry?

About 10,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-502 over NM-4?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns NM-502 over NM-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.