US Bridges

IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.5 Ms JCT US84/285/NM503 · Structure no. 000000000008942

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 23,367 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,779 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIRR/US-84/285
CrossesNM-502
Location0.5 Ms JCT US84/285/NM503
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.89052, -106.02266
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,367 (2023)
Projected traffic31,779 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502 carry?

About 23,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/US-84/285 over NM-502?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.