US Bridges

Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.12 M N of Jct. 599 · Structure no. 000000000010126

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCaja Del Rio Road
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.12 M N of Jct. 599
RouteCounty Highway 10049
Coordinates35.49377, -106.06448
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Caja Del Rio Road over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.