US Bridges

NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 4 Mi. NE of Jct. NM14/599 · Structure no. 000000000008643

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 12,703 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,276 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-599/NBL
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location4 Mi. NE of Jct. NM14/599
RouteState Highway 599
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.6384, -106.0695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,703 (2023)
Projected traffic17,276 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-599/NBL 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River carry?

About 12,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NM-599/NBL over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.