US Bridges

NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 2.2MI North JCT Nm 14 · Structure no. 000000000010054

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

About this bridge

NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos is a concrete culvert carrying NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos 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 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 18,212 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,768 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-599
CrossesArroyo De Los Chamisos
Location2.2MI North JCT Nm 14
RouteState Highway 599
Coordinates35.61288, -106.07149
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 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 De Los Chamisos built?

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

What condition is NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos carry?

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

How long is NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-599 over Arroyo De Los Chamisos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.