US Bridges

49-0072 over US-84/285

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · JCT Tano RD & US-84/2 · Structure no. 000000000009180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0072 over US-84/285 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49-0072 over US-84/285 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,215 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries49-0072
CrossesUS-84/285
LocationJCT Tano RD & US-84/2
RouteCounty Highway 49072
Coordinates35.72383, -105.93208
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2023)
Projected traffic2,215 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 49-0072 over US-84/285 built?

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

What condition is 49-0072 over US-84/285 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 49-0072 over US-84/285 carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 49-0072 over US-84/285?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 49-0072 over US-84/285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.