Historic Bridges in New Mexico

719 bridges built before 1951 in New Mexico still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 719 bridges in New Mexico built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 5,531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 5,139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 4,297
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 4,297
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1941 85 4,297
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 2,640
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 2,640
SLAUGHTER CANYON New Mexico Fair 1941 85 605
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 605
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 605
SWINGLE CANYON New Mexico Good 1941 85 605
RITO CREEK New Mexico Good 1941 85 1,367
LARGO CREEK New Mexico Fair 1941 85 1,038
PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW New Mexico Good 1941 85 3,945
PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW New Mexico Good 1941 85 3,945
PECOS RIVER OVERFLOW New Mexico Good 1941 85 3,945
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1941 85 500
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 1,003
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 2,023
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 2,023
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1941 85 2,023
LEASBURG CANAL New Mexico Good 1941 85 1,079
LEASBURG CANAL New Mexico Fair 1941 85 353
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Fair 1941 85 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Fair 1941 85 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1941 85 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1941 85 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1941 85 600
DRAINAGE DITCH New Mexico Good 1941 85 600
Drainage Ditch New Mexico Good 1941 85 600
Navajo Dam Spillway New Mexico Fair 1942 84 800
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1942 84 1,165
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1942 84 1,165
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 1,165
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 1,165
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 1,165
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1942 84 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1942 84 531
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Good 1942 84 116
SPRING ARROYO New Mexico Good 1942 84 116
CROW CREEK New Mexico Fair 1942 84 116
CURTIS CREEK New Mexico Fair 1942 84 116
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Fair 1942 84 116
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 248
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1942 84 248
SLASH DRAW New Mexico Good 1942 84 605
GRIGGS CANYON New Mexico Fair 1942 84 191
COYOTE CREEK New Mexico Fair 1942 84 189
POPE CANYON New Mexico Fair 1943 83 307

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.