US Bridges

Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.15 MI N of Zia Road · Structure no. 000000000010085

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,863
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso is a concrete culvert carrying Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,693 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYucca St. /FL-5737
CrossesArroyo Chamiso
Location0.15 MI N of Zia Road
RouteCity Street 5737
Coordinates35.6455, -105.97381
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,863 (2023)
Projected traffic10,693 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso carry?

About 7,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Yucca St. /FL-5737 over Arroyo Chamiso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.