US Bridges

US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · US 84/285 Mm 171.5 · Structure no. 000000000009160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 33,104 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,021 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-84/285
CrossesRio Tesuque
LocationUS 84/285 Mm 171.5
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates35.77988, -105.94774
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,104 (2023)
Projected traffic45,021 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque carry?

About 33,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US-84/285 over Rio Tesuque?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.