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 1935 91 7,208
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1935 91 7,208
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1935 91 3,433
LAS HUERTAS CREEK New Mexico Fair 1935 91 83
LAS HUERTAS CREEK New Mexico Fair 1935 91 83
RITO PENA NEGRAS New Mexico Fair 1935 91 53
RIO CEBOLLA New Mexico Fair 1935 91 140
JEMEZ CREEK New Mexico Fair 1935 91 372
LAS HUERTAS CREEK New Mexico Poor 1935 91 83
LAS HUERTAS CREEK New Mexico Fair 1935 91 83
LAS HUERTAS CREEK New Mexico Poor 1935 91 83
IRRIGATION CANAL New Mexico Fair 1935 91 331
ARROYO MIRANOA New Mexico Fair 1935 91 27,539
Alameda Drain New Mexico Fair 1935 91 26,231
RIO COSTILLA New Mexico Fair 1935 91 250
RIO GRANDE DE RANCHO New Mexico Fair 1935 91 243
COYOTE CREEK New Mexico Poor 1935 91 166
Sumner Dam Spillway New Mexico Fair 1936 90 50
CIMARRON RIVER New Mexico Good 1936 90 146
ARROYO DE LAS PALOMAS New Mexico Fair 1936 90 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 139
1st St & NMRX New Mexico Fair 1936 90 6,413
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 356
RIO SAN JOSE New Mexico Poor 1936 90 356
RIO SAN JOSE New Mexico Fair 1936 90 356
SAN JUAN RIVER New Mexico Poor 1936 90 16,829
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 524
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 2,374
NOGAL CANYON New Mexico Good 1936 90 2,374
WHITE OAKS CANYON New Mexico Fair 1936 90 2,263
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 2,417
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 139
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 2,797
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 6,367
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 2,401
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 2,401
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 443
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 443
BAKER ARROYO New Mexico Fair 1936 90 15,364
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 3,698
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 407
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 407
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 407
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 419
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1936 90 971
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 971
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1936 90 971

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.