Bridge Safety in New Mexico
4,033 bridges, 172 Poor condition, avg age 52 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 4,033 |
| Good Condition | 1,356 |
| Fair Condition | 2,505 |
| Poor Condition | 172 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1908 |
| Average Age | 52 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 33.6% |
| % Fair | 62.1% |
| % Poor | 4.3% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in New Mexico
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Blvd | Poor | 1961 | 119,665 | - |
| Tijeras Arroyo | Poor | 1978 | 50,642 | - |
| Tijeras Arroyo | Poor | 1978 | 50,642 | - |
| I-25 NB/SB | Poor | 1961 | 42,600 | - |
| Sedillo Hill Road | Poor | 1976 | 34,941 | - |
| SF Southern R/R | Poor | 1974 | 34,354 | - |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | Poor | 1955 | 30,344 | - |
| NM-101 NM-478 BNSF RR | Poor | 2004 | 27,926 | - |
| SAN JOSE CANYON | Poor | 1967 | 26,300 | - |
| GOV ORD BASE/LOCAL RD. | Poor | 1963 | 25,439 | - |
| GOV ORD BASE/LOCAL RD. | Poor | 1963 | 25,439 | - |
| ARROYO HONDO RD | Poor | 1975 | 24,998 | - |
| RIO PUERCO OF THE WEST | Poor | 1950 | 24,827 | - |
| NM-101 NM-478 BNSF R/R | Poor | 2004 | 23,859 | - |
| SF Southern R/R | Poor | 1974 | 19,503 | - |
| SANTA CRUZ RIVER | Poor | 1957 | 19,160 | - |
| I-25 NB Frontage Rd | Poor | 1962 | 17,546 | - |
| SAN JUAN RIVER | Poor | 1936 | 16,829 | - |
| VALENCIA EXIT | Poor | 1957 | 15,700 | - |
| North Diversion Channel | Poor | 1969 | 15,030 | - |
Oldest Bridges in New Mexico
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLD SPRING CANYON | Fair | 1908 | 118 yrs | 191 |
| GALLINAS RIVER | Fair | 1909 | 117 yrs | 6,684 |
| PAJARITO ARROYO | Fair | 1911 | 115 yrs | 2,136 |
| ARROYO HERMANOS | Fair | 1911 | 115 yrs | 1,548 |
| LA MANTECA ARROYO | Fair | 1912 | 114 yrs | 205 |
| Rio Grande River | Poor | 1915 | 111 yrs | 50 |
| ARROYO DE LAS MASCARAS | Fair | 1920 | 106 yrs | 5,291 |
| UNNAMED WATERWAY | Fair | 1920 | 106 yrs | 257 |
| Rio Nutria | Fair | 1920 | 106 yrs | 337 |
| IRRIGATION CANAL | Poor | 1923 | 103 yrs | 2,605 |
Bridge Safety in New Mexico
Bridge condition data for New Mexico comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.