US Bridges

49-088D over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.5 Miles South of NM-76 · Structure no. 000000000008651

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-088D over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 49-088D over Santa Cruz River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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Carries49-088D
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location0.5 Miles South of NM-76
RouteCounty Highway 49088
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.99573, -105.99556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic447 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-088D over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-088D over Santa Cruz 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 49-088D over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 49-088D over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 49-088D over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.