US Bridges

Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.01 M W JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000009695

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,113 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Vista Grande
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.01 M W JCT US-285
RouteCounty Highway 4901
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.53705, -105.88801
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,760 (2023)
Projected traffic5,113 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ave Vista Grande over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.