US Bridges

49-101D over Pojoaque River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI NE NM-502 @MP-14.5 · Structure no. 000000000008812

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-101D over Pojoaque River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49-101D over Pojoaque 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 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries49-101D
CrossesPojoaque River
Location0.8 MI NE NM-502 @MP-14.5
RouteCounty Highway 49001
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.89421, -106.08255
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-101D over Pojoaque River built?

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

What condition is 49-101D over Pojoaque 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 2024.

How much traffic does 49-101D over Pojoaque River carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 49-101D over Pojoaque River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 49-101D over Pojoaque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.