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
Animas Creek New Mexico Fair 1933 93 521
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 14,531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 14,531
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 4,657
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 4,657
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 174
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 47,762
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 718
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 4,480
ELLIS CANYON New Mexico Fair 1933 93 4,480
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 1,907
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 1,907
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 1,907
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 1,907
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Fair 1933 93 1,793
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 4,480
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1933 93 12,630
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 166
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 52
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 52
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1933 93 57
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Good 1933 93 4,253
LEASBURG CANAL New Mexico Fair 1933 93 6,863
RATON CREEK New Mexico Fair 1933 93 2,180
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1933 93 4,705
BNSF RAILROAD New Mexico Fair 1934 92 405
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1934 92 338
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 350
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1934 92 350
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 11,139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 5,219
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 23,689
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 23,689
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 23,689
SAPELLO RIVER New Mexico Fair 1934 92 205
MORA RIVER New Mexico Fair 1934 92 205
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1934 92 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 52
SANTA FE RIVER New Mexico Fair 1934 92 1,371
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 136
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 136
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1934 92 136
RIO CHIQUITO New Mexico Good 1934 92 3,646
BANANA RIDGE WASH New Mexico Fair 1934 92 11,051
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1935 91 443
JUAN THOMAS CANYON New Mexico Fair 1935 91 7,980
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1935 91 951
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1935 91 919
SANTA FE RIVER New Mexico Fair 1935 91 319
RIO PUERCO New Mexico Fair 1935 91 1,524

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.