US Bridges

NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Jct. Nm 599 & LA Tierra · Structure no. 000000000009092

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal 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 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 15,703 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,356 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesNM-599
CrossesCamino LA Tierra/Nopal
LocationJct. Nm 599 & LA Tierra
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates35.69848, -105.99193
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,703 (2023)
Projected traffic21,356 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal built?

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

What condition is NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal carry?

About 15,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NM-599 over Camino LA Tierra/Nopal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.