US Bridges

49-0056 over Santa Fe River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.15 MI W of NM-599/AIRPO · Structure no. 000000000010055

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
154 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-0056 over Santa Fe River is a steel culvert carrying 49-0056 over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries49-0056
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location1.15 MI W of NM-599/AIRPO
RouteCounty Highway 49056
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.6296, -106.0916
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2023)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 49-0056 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-0056 over Santa Fe River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 49-0056 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 49-0056 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 49-0056 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.