NM-423 over Rio Grande
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI W of 2nd St/Albuq · Structure no. 000000000008666
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,406 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86,760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-423 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-423 over Rio Grande in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 86,760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,993 by 2043. The structure is 1,406 ft (428.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-423 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-423 over Rio Grande in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does NM-423 over Rio Grande carry?
About 86,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-423 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 1,406 ft (428.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns NM-423 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.