US Bridges

NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.15 MI North JCT 14 · Structure no. 000000000010053

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,212 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,768 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-599
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location1.15 MI North JCT 14
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates35.5976, -106.0691
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,212 (2023)
Projected traffic24,768 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 18,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-599 over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.