US Bridges

Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.16 MI East of JCT NM-14 · Structure no. 000000000010130

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho Viejo Blvd.
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.16 MI East of JCT NM-14
RouteCity Street 5802
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.5967, -106.038
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rancho Viejo Blvd. 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho Viejo Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.