US Bridges

49-Z001 over Santa Fe River

GoodPosted for load

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Defouri & Alameda St/Sf · Structure no. 000000000009716

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-Z001 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 49-Z001 over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Carries49-Z001
CrossesSanta Fe River
LocationDefouri & Alameda St/Sf
RouteCity Street 49001
Coordinates35.6878, -105.94565
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-Z001 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-Z001 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 49-Z001 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 49-Z001 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 49-Z001 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.