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.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,165 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,859 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,999 |
| Caltalpa Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,999 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,116 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,116 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,116 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 12,116 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 174 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 174 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 347 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 347 |
| Palomas Creek | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 521 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 847 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 847 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 847 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 847 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 847 |
| ARROYO DE LA PEIDRA | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,585 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,546 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,546 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 347 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1932 | 94 | 347 |
| NACIMIENTO CREEK | New Mexico | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 112 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 256 |
| SHAKESPEAR ARROYO | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,636 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 863 |
| CANADA HONDA | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,352 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 256 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 15,854 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,298 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,298 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 13,298 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1933 | 93 | 16,295 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 16,295 |
| KING CANYON | New Mexico | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| NORTH KELLY CANYON | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| SOUTH KELLY CANYON | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
| SECO CREEK | New Mexico | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 521 |
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.