US Bridges

NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.3 M W JCT I-25/NM-556 · Structure no. 000000000009662

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,964 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,831 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNM-566
CrossesNmrx Railroad
Location1.3 M W JCT I-25/NM-556
RouteState Highway 556
Coordinates35.2087, -106.59856
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 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 rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,964 (2023)
Projected traffic10,831 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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-566 over Nmrx Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad carry?

About 7,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NM-566 over Nmrx Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.