US Bridges

US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 6.25 MI S of JCT NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000008759

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo 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 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-285
CrossesSan Cristobal Arroyo
Location6.25 MI S of JCT NM-41
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates35.38154, -105.85144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2023)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo built?

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

What condition is US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-285 over San Cristobal Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.