US Bridges

NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track)

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 6.46 M N NM314/NM6 · Structure no. 000000000009503

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNM-314
CrossesBNSF RR (one Track)
Location6.46 M N NM314/NM6
RouteState Highway 314
Coordinates34.89826, -106.70852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,513 (2023)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track) carry?

About 5,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-314 over BNSF RR (one Track)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.