US Bridges

NM-599 over Via Abajo

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nm 599 at Mm 7.4 · Structure no. 000000000008916

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-599 over Via Abajo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-599 over Via Abajo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,178 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,002 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-599
CrossesVia Abajo
LocationNm 599 at Mm 7.4
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates35.667, -106.02283
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,178 (2023)
Projected traffic22,002 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-599 over Via Abajo built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-599 over Via Abajo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-599 over Via Abajo carry?

About 16,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-599 over Via Abajo?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NM-599 over Via Abajo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.