US Bridges

NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nm 599 Mile Post 7.6 · Structure no. 000000000008967

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas is a concrete culvert carrying NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas 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 60 ft (18.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-599
CrossesArroyo De Las Trampas
LocationNm 599 Mile Post 7.6
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates35.66799, -106.02009
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,178 (2023)
Projected traffic22,002 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas built?

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

What condition is NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas 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 2022.

How much traffic does NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas carry?

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

How long is NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-599 over Arroyo De Las Trampas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.