US Bridges

Siler Road over Santa Fe River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · .2 M N of Agua Fria ST · Structure no. 000000000009463

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,452
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siler Road over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Siler Road over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSiler Road
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location.2 M N of Agua Fria ST
RouteCity Street 4740
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.66467, -105.99781
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,452 (2023)
Projected traffic14,214 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Siler Road over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siler Road over Santa Fe River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Siler Road over Santa Fe River carry?

About 10,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Siler Road over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Siler Road over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.