US Bridges

South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.8 Mi. of Jct. Sfcr 62 · Structure no. 000000000009575

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,232
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Meadows Rd.
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location0.8 Mi. of Jct. Sfcr 62
RouteCounty Highway 49001
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.6482, -106.04081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,232 (2023)
Projected traffic8,475 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2075 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River carry?

About 6,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns South Meadows Rd. over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.