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 1947 79 2,241
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 2,241
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 2,241
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 3,991
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1947 79 728
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1947 79 3,381
ARROYO JACONA New Mexico Fair 1947 79 16,841
Unnamed waterway New Mexico Good 1947 79 16,841
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1947 79 11,202
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 11,202
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1947 79 2,779
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1947 79 924
SAN JUAN RIVER New Mexico Fair 1947 79 6,535
KUTZ CANYON New Mexico Fair 1947 79 6,535
SHAKESPEARE CANYON New Mexico Fair 1948 78 4,480
YESO CREEK New Mexico Fair 1948 78 150
ARROYO DEL PUERTO New Mexico Fair 1948 78 138
ARROYO TRUJILLO New Mexico Fair 1948 78 138
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 15,272
WALNUT CREEK New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,640
WALNUT CREEK S. BRANCH New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,640
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,640
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 436
CAMERON CREEK New Mexico Good 1948 78 11,825
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 11,825
RIO DE ARENAS New Mexico Good 1948 78 11,825
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 11,825
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 11,825
WEST CANYON New Mexico Good 1948 78 11,825
PINOS ALTOS CREEK New Mexico Fair 1948 78 21,588
San Ignacio Creek New Mexico Fair 1948 78 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 531
ESCONDIDO CREEK New Mexico Fair 1948 78 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 863
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 863
AGUA FRIA New Mexico Good 1948 78 863
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 863
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,249
Twin Buttes Wash New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,249
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 9,162
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 9,162
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 9,162
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1948 78 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1948 78 2,797

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.