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 | 1936 | 90 | 971 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 971 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,646 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,646 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,646 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,646 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 23,511 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| Encinal Creek | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| CUBERO ARROYO | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| SECO ARROYO | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| San Jose Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| RINCONADA CREEK | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,215 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 356 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 75 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 919 |
| CANADA DE HORNO | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,440 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1936 | 90 | 5,440 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 15,364 |
| MONTEZUMA ARROYO | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,376 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,698 |
| ARREY IRRIGATION CANAL | New Mexico | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 70 |
| SAND SPRING CREEK | New Mexico | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 272 |
| Jones Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 66 |
| Cottonwood Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 66 |
| Dangerous Park Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 66 |
| Dangerous Park Tributary | New Mexico | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 66 |
| RIO SAN JOSE | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 356 |
| Arroyo Hondo | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 112 |
| Irrigation Canal | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,962 |
| Nogal Canyon | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 27 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,889 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,714 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,714 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Good | 1937 | 89 | 17,337 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,337 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,337 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,337 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,337 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | New Mexico | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,906 |
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.