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
FIVE MILE DRAW New Mexico Fair 1937 89 3,591
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1937 89 5,229
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1937 89 5,229
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 5,229
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 2,401
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 20,856
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 20,856
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1937 89 72
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1937 89 3,698
EMPEDRADOS DRAW New Mexico Fair 1937 89 20,607
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 54
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 41
MULLIGAN GULCH New Mexico Fair 1937 89 41
SIMON CANYON New Mexico Fair 1937 89 6,496
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 6,496
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 6,496
SHEEP CREEK New Mexico Fair 1937 89 27
CRAWFORD HOLLOW New Mexico Good 1937 89 27
SILVER CANYON New Mexico Fair 1937 89 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 3,714
WILLOW CREEK New Mexico Fair 1937 89 1,850
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 37,626
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 29,593
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 22,275
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 22,275
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 22,275
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 2,524
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 3,714
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 873
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1937 89 20,856
TUSAS RIVER New Mexico Fair 1937 89 75
GALISTEO RIVER New Mexico Fair 1938 88 337
Sand Creek New Mexico Fair 1938 88 158
S.A. Canyon Tributary New Mexico Fair 1938 88 158
Bishop Canyon New Mexico Fair 1938 88 158
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 3,714
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 5,313
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 3,714
ARAGON WASH New Mexico Fair 1938 88 5,806
MITCHELL CANYON New Mexico Fair 1938 88 5,806
SAN JOSE CANYON New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Fair 1938 88 27
PENASCO-CANYON New Mexico Fair 1938 88 5,806
UNNAMED WATERWAY New Mexico Good 1938 88 1,847
BOONE DRAW New Mexico Fair 1938 88 1,847
KENNA DRAW New Mexico Fair 1938 88 1,847
KENNA DRAW New Mexico Good 1938 88 1,847
TRAQUES CREEK New Mexico Fair 1938 88 2,636

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.