US Bridges

49-0088 over Santa Cruz River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI S of JCT Nm 76 · Structure no. 000000000008679

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0088 over Santa Cruz River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 49-0088 over Santa Cruz River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries49-0088
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Location0.05 MI S of JCT Nm 76
RouteCounty Highway 49088
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.99204, -106.00586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-0088 over Santa Cruz River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-0088 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 49-0088 over Santa Cruz River carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 49-0088 over Santa Cruz River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 49-0088 over Santa Cruz River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.